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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.54, 1,830.94 and 398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.54, 1,830.94 and 398.59 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.54 : 1,830.94 = 398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.54/1,830.94 = 398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.54x = 1,830.94 × 398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.54x = 729,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,788.80/1,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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