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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.88, 1,825.64 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.88, 1,825.64 and 486.96 is: 730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.88 : 1,825.64 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.88/1,825.64 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.88x = 1,825.64 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.88x = 889,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,011.22/1,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.57

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