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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.59, 1,825.47 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.59, 1,825.47 and 487.68 is: 731.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.59 : 1,825.47 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.59/1,825.47 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.59x = 1,825.47 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.59x = 890,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,238.36/1,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.15

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