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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.36 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.36 and 399.57 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.79 : 1,849.36 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.79/1,849.36 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.79x = 1,849.36 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.79x = 738,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,948.78/1,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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