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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.47, 1,836.88 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.47, 1,836.88 and 402.54 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.47 : 1,836.88 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.47/1,836.88 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.47x = 1,836.88 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.47x = 739,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,409.78/1,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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