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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.04, 1,828.46 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.04, 1,828.46 and 397.29 is: 595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.04 : 1,828.46 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.04/1,828.46 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.04x = 1,828.46 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.04x = 726,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,429.87/1,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.91

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