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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.74, 1,829.67 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.74, 1,829.67 and 398.04 is: 597.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.74 : 1,829.67 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.74/1,829.67 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.74x = 1,829.67 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.74x = 728,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,281.85/1,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.08

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