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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.14, 1,830.21 and 398.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.14, 1,830.21 and 398.41 is: 597.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.14 : 1,830.21 = 398.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.14/1,830.21 = 398.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.14x = 1,830.21 × 398.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.14x = 729,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,173.97/1,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.62

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