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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.38, 1,828.67 and 397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.38, 1,828.67 and 397.45 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.38 : 1,828.67 = 397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.38/1,828.67 = 397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.38x = 1,828.67 × 397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.38x = 726,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,805.19/1,219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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