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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.47, 1,832.43 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.47, 1,832.43 and 399.79 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.47 : 1,832.43 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.47/1,832.43 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.47x = 1,832.43 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.47x = 732,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,587.19/1,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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