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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.82, 1,830.49 and 398.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.82, 1,830.49 and 398.87 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.82 : 1,830.49 = 398.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.82/1,830.49 = 398.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.82x = 1,830.49 × 398.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.82x = 730,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,131.13/1,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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