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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.23, 1,830.62 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.23, 1,830.62 and 398.56 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.23 : 1,830.62 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.23/1,830.62 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.23x = 1,830.62 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.23x = 729,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,615.19/1,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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