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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.48, 1,832.45 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.48, 1,832.45 and 400.01 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.48 : 1,832.45 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.48/1,832.45 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.48x = 1,832.45 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.48x = 732,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,987.16/1,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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