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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.38, 1,829.27 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.38, 1,829.27 and 397.59 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.38 : 1,829.27 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.38/1,829.27 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.38x = 1,829.27 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.38x = 727,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,297.47/1,219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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