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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221, 1,831.65 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221, 1,831.65 and 399.12 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,831.65 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,831.65 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,831.65 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 731,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,048.15/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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