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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.74, 1,828.56 and 488.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.74, 1,828.56 and 488.37 is: 732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.74 : 1,828.56 = 488.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.74/1,828.56 = 488.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.74x = 1,828.56 × 488.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.74x = 893,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,013.85/1,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.74

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