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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.74, 1,829.62 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.74, 1,829.62 and 398.10 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.74 : 1,829.62 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.74/1,829.62 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.74x = 1,829.62 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.74x = 728,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,371.72/1,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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