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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.64, 1,837.12 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.64, 1,837.12 and 402.64 is: 604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.64 : 1,837.12 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.64/1,837.12 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.64x = 1,837.12 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.64x = 739,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,698.00/1,224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.01

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