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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.22, 1,829.88 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.22, 1,829.88 and 489.60 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.22 : 1,829.88 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.22/1,829.88 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.22x = 1,829.88 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.22x = 895,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,909.25/1,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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