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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.89, 1,826.83 and 486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.89, 1,826.83 and 486.95 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.89 : 1,826.83 = 486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.89/1,826.83 = 486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.89x = 1,826.83 × 486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.89x = 889,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,572.68/1,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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