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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.11, 1,828.74 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.11, 1,828.74 and 397.47 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.11 : 1,828.74 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.11/1,828.74 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.11x = 1,828.74 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.11x = 726,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,869.29/1,219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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