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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.20, 1,828.59 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.20, 1,828.59 and 439.10 is: 658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.20 : 1,828.59 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.20/1,828.59 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.20x = 1,828.59 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.20x = 802,924.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,924.73/1,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.57

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