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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.41, 1,830.74 and 489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.41, 1,830.74 and 489.89 is: 734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.41 : 1,830.74 = 489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.41/1,830.74 = 489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.41x = 1,830.74 × 489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.41x = 896,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,863.35/1,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.89

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