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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.08, 1,828.44 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.08, 1,828.44 and 488.64 is: 732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.08 : 1,828.44 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.08/1,828.44 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.08x = 1,828.44 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.08x = 893,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,448.92/1,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.89

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