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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.55 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.55 and 402.71 is: 603.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.63 : 1,836.55 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.63/1,836.55 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.63x = 1,836.55 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.63x = 739,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,602.15/1,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.94

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