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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.38, 1,827.89 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.38, 1,827.89 and 488.46 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.38 : 1,827.89 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.38/1,827.89 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.38x = 1,827.89 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.38x = 892,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,848.71/1,218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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