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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.36, 1,832.36 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.36, 1,832.36 and 400.06 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.36 : 1,832.36 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.36/1,832.36 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.36x = 1,832.36 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.36x = 733,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,053.94/1,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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