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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.48, 1,831.80 and 976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.48, 1,831.80 and 976.40 is: 1,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.48 : 1,831.80 = 976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.48/1,831.80 = 976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.48x = 1,831.80 × 976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.48x = 1,788,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,569.52/1,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.46

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