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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.43, 1,830.60 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.43, 1,830.60 and 490.22 is: 735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.43 : 1,830.60 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.43/1,830.60 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.43x = 1,830.60 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.43x = 897,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,387.58/1,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.30

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