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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.66, 1,829.49 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.66, 1,829.49 and 295.21 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.66 : 1,829.49 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.66/1,829.49 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.66x = 1,829.49 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.66x = 540,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,092.72/1,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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