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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.29 and 398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.29 and 398.59 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,830.29 = 398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,830.29 = 398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,830.29 × 398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 729,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,533.30/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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