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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.85, 1,832.36 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.85, 1,832.36 and 399.92 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.85 : 1,832.36 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.85/1,832.36 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.85x = 1,832.36 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.85x = 732,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,797.41/1,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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