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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.17, 1,826.98 and 487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.17, 1,826.98 and 487.55 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.17 : 1,826.98 = 487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.17/1,826.98 = 487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.17x = 1,826.98 × 487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.17x = 890,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,733.75/1,218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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