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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.02, 1,825.51 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.02, 1,825.51 and 486.80 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.02 : 1,825.51 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.02/1,825.51 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.02x = 1,825.51 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.02x = 888,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,658.27/1,217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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