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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.67, 1,836.99 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.67, 1,836.99 and 402.93 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.67 : 1,836.99 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.67/1,836.99 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.67x = 1,836.99 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.67x = 740,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,178.38/1,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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