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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,832.97 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,832.97 and 400.14 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,832.97 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,832.97 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,832.97 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 733,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,444.62/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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