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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.10, 1,836.35 and 402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.10, 1,836.35 and 402.29 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.10 : 1,836.35 = 402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.10/1,836.35 = 402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.10x = 1,836.35 × 402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.10x = 738,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,745.24/1,224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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