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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.66, 1,825.88 and 486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.66, 1,825.88 and 486.45 is: 730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.66 : 1,825.88 = 486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.66/1,825.88 = 486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.66x = 1,825.88 × 486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.66x = 888,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,199.33/1,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.03

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