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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.48, 1,831.60 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.48, 1,831.60 and 490.26 is: 735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.48 : 1,831.60 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.48/1,831.60 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.48x = 1,831.60 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.48x = 897,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,960.22/1,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.74

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