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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.29, 1,829.05 and 488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.29, 1,829.05 and 488.77 is: 733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.29 : 1,829.05 = 488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.29/1,829.05 = 488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.29x = 1,829.05 × 488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.29x = 893,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,978.97/1,219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.20

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