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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,835.74 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,835.74 and 402.22 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,835.74 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,835.74 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,835.74 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 738,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,371.34/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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