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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.52, 1,830.36 and 490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.52, 1,830.36 and 490.34 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.52 : 1,830.36 = 490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.52/1,830.36 = 490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.52x = 1,830.36 × 490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.52x = 897,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,498.72/1,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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