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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.95, 1,837.02 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.95, 1,837.02 and 403.02 is: 604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.95 : 1,837.02 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.95/1,837.02 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.95x = 1,837.02 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.95x = 740,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,355.80/1,224.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.40

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