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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.78, 1,832.71 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.78, 1,832.71 and 399.99 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.78 : 1,832.71 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.78/1,832.71 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.78x = 1,832.71 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.78x = 733,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,065.67/1,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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