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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.13, 1,830.20 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.13, 1,830.20 and 489.20 is: 733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.13 : 1,830.20 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.13/1,830.20 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.13x = 1,830.20 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.13x = 895,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,322.24/1,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.79

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