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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.88, 1,832.84 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.88, 1,832.84 and 400.20 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.88 : 1,832.84 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.88/1,832.84 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.88x = 1,832.84 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.88x = 733,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,502.57/1,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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