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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.29, 1,836.33 and 402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.29, 1,836.33 and 402.55 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.29 : 1,836.33 = 402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.29/1,836.33 = 402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.29x = 1,836.33 × 402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.29x = 739,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,208.54/1,224.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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