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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.97, 1,835.49 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.97, 1,835.49 and 402.03 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.97 : 1,835.49 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.97/1,835.49 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.97x = 1,835.49 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.97x = 737,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,922.04/1,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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