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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.01, 1,829.84 and 398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.01, 1,829.84 and 398.27 is: 597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.01 : 1,829.84 = 398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.01/1,829.84 = 398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.01x = 1,829.84 × 398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.01x = 728,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,764.91/1,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.34

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