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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.13, 1,835.04 and 401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.13, 1,835.04 and 401.95 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.13 : 1,835.04 = 401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.13/1,835.04 = 401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.13x = 1,835.04 × 401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.13x = 737,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,594.33/1,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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