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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.91, 1,831.41 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.91, 1,831.41 and 399.03 is: 598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.91 : 1,831.41 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.91/1,831.41 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.91x = 1,831.41 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.91x = 730,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,787.53/1,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.56

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