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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.66, 1,828.88 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.66, 1,828.88 and 397.51 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.66 : 1,828.88 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.66/1,828.88 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.66x = 1,828.88 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.66x = 726,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,993.02/1,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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