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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.46, 1,832.00 and 399.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.46, 1,832.00 and 399.71 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.46 : 1,832.00 = 399.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.46/1,832.00 = 399.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.46x = 1,832.00 × 399.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.46x = 732,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,271.30/1,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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