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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.35, 1,836.13 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.35, 1,836.13 and 402.43 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.35 : 1,836.13 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.35/1,836.13 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.35x = 1,836.13 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.35x = 738,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,909.71/1,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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