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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.84, 1,832.88 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.84, 1,832.88 and 400.13 is: 600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.84 : 1,832.88 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.84/1,832.88 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.84x = 1,832.88 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.84x = 733,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,381.11/1,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.23

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