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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.33, 1,830.92 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.33, 1,830.92 and 398.60 is: 598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.33 : 1,830.92 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.33/1,830.92 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.33x = 1,830.92 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.33x = 729,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,804.71/1,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.04

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