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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.98, 1,837.57 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.98, 1,837.57 and 403.23 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.98 : 1,837.57 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.98/1,837.57 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.98x = 1,837.57 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.98x = 740,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,963.35/1,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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