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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.06, 1,829.90 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.06, 1,829.90 and 398.35 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.06 : 1,829.90 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.06/1,829.90 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.06x = 1,829.90 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.06x = 728,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,931.52/1,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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