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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.83, 1,826.93 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.83, 1,826.93 and 487.35 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.83 : 1,826.93 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.83/1,826.93 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.83x = 1,826.93 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.83x = 890,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,354.34/1,217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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