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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.23, 1,826.94 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.23, 1,826.94 and 488.46 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.23 : 1,826.94 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.23/1,826.94 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.23x = 1,826.94 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.23x = 892,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,387.11/1,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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