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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.58, 1,830.26 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.58, 1,830.26 and 398.76 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.58 : 1,830.26 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.58/1,830.26 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.58x = 1,830.26 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.58x = 729,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,834.48/1,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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