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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.31 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.31 and 397.94 is: 596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.67 : 1,829.31 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.67/1,829.31 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.67x = 1,829.31 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.67x = 727,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,954.83/1,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.84

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