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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.29, 1,832.79 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.29, 1,832.79 and 400.02 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.29 : 1,832.79 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.29/1,832.79 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.29x = 1,832.79 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.29x = 733,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,152.66/1,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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