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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.13, 1,830.60 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.13, 1,830.60 and 489.51 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.13 : 1,830.60 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.13/1,830.60 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.13x = 1,830.60 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.13x = 896,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,097.01/1,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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