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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.96, 1,828.94 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.96, 1,828.94 and 488.34 is: 732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.96 : 1,828.94 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.96/1,828.94 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.96x = 1,828.94 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.96x = 893,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,144.56/1,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.71

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