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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.51 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.51, 1,836.51 and 402.57 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.51 : 1,836.51 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.51/1,836.51 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.51x = 1,836.51 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.51x = 739,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,323.83/1,224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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