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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.37, 1,830.72 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.37, 1,830.72 and 398.36 is: 597.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.37 : 1,830.72 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.37/1,830.72 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.37x = 1,830.72 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.37x = 729,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,285.62/1,220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.59

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