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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.24, 1,830.36 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.24, 1,830.36 and 295.80 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.24 : 1,830.36 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.24/1,830.36 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.24x = 1,830.36 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.24x = 541,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,413.07/1,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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