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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.03, 1,830.38 and 489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.03, 1,830.38 and 489.62 is: 734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.03 : 1,830.38 = 489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.03/1,830.38 = 489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.03x = 1,830.38 × 489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.03x = 896,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,179.06/1,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.56

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