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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.15, 1,827.56 and 487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.15, 1,827.56 and 487.73 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.15 : 1,827.56 = 487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.15/1,827.56 = 487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.15x = 1,827.56 × 487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.15x = 891,361.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,361.63/1,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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