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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.86, 1,835.48 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.86, 1,835.48 and 402.10 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.86 : 1,835.48 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.86/1,835.48 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.86x = 1,835.48 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.86x = 738,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,046.51/1,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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