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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.80, 1,830.80 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.80, 1,830.80 and 398.88 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.80 : 1,830.80 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.80/1,830.80 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.80x = 1,830.80 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.80x = 730,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,269.50/1,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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