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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.84, 1,835.24 and 401.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.84, 1,835.24 and 401.66 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.84 : 1,835.24 = 401.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.84/1,835.24 = 401.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.84x = 1,835.24 × 401.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.84x = 737,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,142.50/1,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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