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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.39, 1,832.40 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.39, 1,832.40 and 491.46 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.39 : 1,832.40 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.39/1,832.40 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.39x = 1,832.40 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.39x = 900,551.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,551.30/1,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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