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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.06, 1,830.98 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.06, 1,830.98 and 490.26 is: 735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.06 : 1,830.98 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.06/1,830.98 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.06x = 1,830.98 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.06x = 897,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,656.25/1,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.15

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