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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.50, 1,830.35 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.50, 1,830.35 and 398.58 is: 597.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.50 : 1,830.35 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.50/1,830.35 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.50x = 1,830.35 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.50x = 729,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,535.04/1,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.73

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