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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.86, 1,832.78 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.86, 1,832.78 and 399.94 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.86 : 1,832.78 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.86/1,832.78 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.86x = 1,832.78 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.86x = 733,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,004.62/1,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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