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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.99, 1,836.17 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.99, 1,836.17 and 402.08 is: 603.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.99 : 1,836.17 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.99/1,836.17 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.99x = 1,836.17 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.99x = 738,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,279.06/1,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.18

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