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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.03, 1,830.28 and 489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.03, 1,830.28 and 489.67 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.03 : 1,830.28 = 489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.03/1,830.28 = 489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.03x = 1,830.28 × 489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.03x = 896,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,221.61/1,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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