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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.07, 1,827.80 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.07, 1,827.80 and 397.06 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.07 : 1,827.80 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.07/1,827.80 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.07x = 1,827.80 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.07x = 725,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,741.20/1,219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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