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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.37, 1,830.74 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.37, 1,830.74 and 398.44 is: 597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.37 : 1,830.74 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.37/1,830.74 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.37x = 1,830.74 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.37x = 729,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,440.05/1,220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.72

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