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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.66, 1,832.60 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.66, 1,832.60 and 399.93 is: 599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.66 : 1,832.60 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.66/1,832.60 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.66x = 1,832.60 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.66x = 732,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,909.72/1,221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.93

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