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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.42, 1,825.51 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.42, 1,825.51 and 486.20 is: 729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.42 : 1,825.51 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.42/1,825.51 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.42x = 1,825.51 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.42x = 887,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,562.96/1,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.65

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