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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.30, 1,832.00 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.30, 1,832.00 and 399.57 is: 599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.30 : 1,832.00 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.30/1,832.00 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.30x = 1,832.00 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.30x = 732,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,010.24/1,221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.37

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