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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.22, 1,832.81 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.22, 1,832.81 and 400.04 is: 599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.22 : 1,832.81 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.22/1,832.81 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.22x = 1,832.81 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.22x = 733,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,186.15/1,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.88

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