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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.11, 1,827.16 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.11, 1,827.16 and 488.18 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.11 : 1,827.16 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.11/1,827.16 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.11x = 1,827.16 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.11x = 891,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,986.32/1,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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