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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.58, 1,829.22 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.58, 1,829.22 and 488.61 is: 732.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.58 : 1,829.22 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.58/1,829.22 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.58x = 1,829.22 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.58x = 893,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,775.18/1,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.86

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