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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.88, 1,830.99 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.88, 1,830.99 and 399.75 is: 599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.88 : 1,830.99 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.88/1,830.99 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.88x = 1,830.99 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.88x = 731,938.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,938.25/1,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.52

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