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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.40, 1,848.90 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.40, 1,848.90 and 399.46 is: 599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.40 : 1,848.90 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.40/1,848.90 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.40x = 1,848.90 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.40x = 738,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,561.59/1,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.29

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