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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.66, 1,829.36 and 397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.66, 1,829.36 and 397.87 is: 596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.66 : 1,829.36 = 397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.66/1,829.36 = 397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.66x = 1,829.36 × 397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.66x = 727,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,840.90/1,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.76

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