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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.81, 1,832.53 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.81, 1,832.53 and 400.07 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.81 : 1,832.53 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.81/1,832.53 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.81x = 1,832.53 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.81x = 733,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,131.11/1,221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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