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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.44, 1,829.41 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.44, 1,829.41 and 397.49 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.44 : 1,829.41 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.44/1,829.41 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.44x = 1,829.41 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.44x = 727,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,172.18/1,219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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