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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.54, 1,827.72 and 487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.54, 1,827.72 and 487.65 is: 731.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.54 : 1,827.72 = 487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.54/1,827.72 = 487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.54x = 1,827.72 × 487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.54x = 891,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,287.66/1,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.44

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