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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.59, 1,828.77 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.59, 1,828.77 and 397.77 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.59 : 1,828.77 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.59/1,828.77 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.59x = 1,828.77 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.59x = 727,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,429.84/1,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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