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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.92, 1,826.88 and 487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.92, 1,826.88 and 487.48 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.92 : 1,826.88 = 487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.92/1,826.88 = 487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.92x = 1,826.88 × 487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.92x = 890,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,567.46/1,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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