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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.78, 1,832.86 and 399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.78, 1,832.86 and 399.86 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.78 : 1,832.86 = 399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.78/1,832.86 = 399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.78x = 1,832.86 × 399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.78x = 732,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,887.40/1,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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