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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.98, 1,830.84 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.98, 1,830.84 and 489.60 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.98 : 1,830.84 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.98/1,830.84 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.98x = 1,830.84 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.98x = 896,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,379.26/1,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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