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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.59, 1,830.48 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.59, 1,830.48 and 489.97 is: 734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.59 : 1,830.48 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.59/1,830.48 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.59x = 1,830.48 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.59x = 896,880.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,880.29/1,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.79

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