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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.05, 1,829.25 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.05, 1,829.25 and 488.43 is: 732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.05 : 1,829.25 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.05/1,829.25 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.05x = 1,829.25 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.05x = 893,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,460.58/1,219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.92

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