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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.86, 1,828.44 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.86, 1,828.44 and 488.97 is: 732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.86 : 1,828.44 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.86/1,828.44 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.86x = 1,828.44 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.86x = 894,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,052.31/1,219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.91

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