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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.06, 1,828 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.06, 1,828 and 397.09 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.06 : 1,828 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.06/1,828 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.06x = 1,828 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.06x = 725,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,880.52/1,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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