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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.64 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.64 and 485.88 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,824.64 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,824.64 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,824.64 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 886,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,556.08/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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