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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.06 and 398.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.00, 1,830.06 and 398.33 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.00 : 1,830.06 = 398.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.00/1,830.06 = 398.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.00x = 1,830.06 × 398.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.00x = 728,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,958.65/1,220.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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