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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.73, 1,829.48 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.73, 1,829.48 and 439.79 is: 659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.73 : 1,829.48 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.73/1,829.48 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.73x = 1,829.48 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.73x = 804,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,575.66/1,219.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.64

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