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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.40, 1,829.22 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.40, 1,829.22 and 397.64 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.40 : 1,829.22 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.40/1,829.22 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.40x = 1,829.22 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.40x = 727,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,371.04/1,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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