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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.92, 1,837.61 and 403.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.92, 1,837.61 and 403.43 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.92 : 1,837.61 = 403.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.92/1,837.61 = 403.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.92x = 1,837.61 × 403.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.92x = 741,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,337.31/1,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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