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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.34, 1,826.46 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.34, 1,826.46 and 486.72 is: 730.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.34 : 1,826.46 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.34/1,826.46 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.34x = 1,826.46 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.34x = 888,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,974.61/1,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.26

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