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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.48, 1,833.09 and 491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.48, 1,833.09 and 491.10 is: 737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.48 : 1,833.09 = 491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.48/1,833.09 = 491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.48x = 1,833.09 × 491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.48x = 900,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,230.50/1,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.00

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