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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.75 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.75 and 402.77 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.51 : 1,836.75 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.51/1,836.75 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.51x = 1,836.75 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.51x = 739,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,793.90/1,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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