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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.70, 1,829.21 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.70, 1,829.21 and 397.74 is: 596.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.70 : 1,829.21 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.70/1,829.21 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.70x = 1,829.21 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.70x = 727,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,548.00/1,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.50

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