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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.71, 1,827.51 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.71, 1,827.51 and 487.36 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.71 : 1,827.51 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.71/1,827.51 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.71x = 1,827.51 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.71x = 890,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,655.27/1,217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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