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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.40, 1,827.90 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.40, 1,827.90 and 489.60 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.40 : 1,827.90 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.40/1,827.90 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.40x = 1,827.90 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.40x = 894,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,939.84/1,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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