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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.58, 1,827.60 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.58, 1,827.60 and 488.32 is: 732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.58 : 1,827.60 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.58/1,827.60 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.58x = 1,827.60 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.58x = 892,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,453.63/1,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.37

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