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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.52, 1,837.01 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.52, 1,837.01 and 402.84 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.52 : 1,837.01 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.52/1,837.01 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.52x = 1,837.01 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.52x = 740,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,022.12/1,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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