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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.93, 1,837.62 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.93, 1,837.62 and 403.24 is: 604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.93 : 1,837.62 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.93/1,837.62 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.93x = 1,837.62 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.93x = 740,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,997.29/1,224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.93

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