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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.77, 1,829.61 and 398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.77, 1,829.61 and 398.05 is: 597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.77 : 1,829.61 = 398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.77/1,829.61 = 398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.77x = 1,829.61 × 398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.77x = 728,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,271.69/1,219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.06

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