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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.35, 1,829.08 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.35, 1,829.08 and 397.41 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.35 : 1,829.08 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.35/1,829.08 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.35x = 1,829.08 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.35x = 726,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,888.32/1,219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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