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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.89, 1,836.28 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.89, 1,836.28 and 402.94 is: 604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.89 : 1,836.28 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.89/1,836.28 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.89x = 1,836.28 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.89x = 739,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,910.66/1,224.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.06

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