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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.19, 1,829.88 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.19, 1,829.88 and 489.57 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.19 : 1,829.88 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.19/1,829.88 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.19x = 1,829.88 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.19x = 895,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,854.35/1,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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