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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.40, 1,828.80 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.40, 1,828.80 and 353.78 is: 530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.40 : 1,828.80 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.40/1,828.80 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.40x = 1,828.80 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.40x = 646,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,992.86/1,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.58

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