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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.49, 1,830.89 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.49, 1,830.89 and 398.61 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.49 : 1,830.89 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.49/1,830.89 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.49x = 1,830.89 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.49x = 729,811.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,811.06/1,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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