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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.20, 1,824.88 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.20, 1,824.88 and 599.92 is: 900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.20 : 1,824.88 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.20/1,824.88 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.20x = 1,824.88 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.20x = 1,094,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,782.01/1,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.17

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