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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.12, 1,828.22 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.12, 1,828.22 and 397.20 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.12 : 1,828.22 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.12/1,828.22 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.12x = 1,828.22 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.12x = 726,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,168.98/1,219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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