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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.96, 1,829.22 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.96, 1,829.22 and 489.88 is: 734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.96 : 1,829.22 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.96/1,829.22 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.96x = 1,829.22 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.96x = 896,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,098.29/1,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.53

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