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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.65, 1,830.79 and 398.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.65, 1,830.79 and 398.93 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.65 : 1,830.79 = 398.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.65/1,830.79 = 398.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.65x = 1,830.79 × 398.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.65x = 730,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,351.48/1,220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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