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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.77, 1,832.75 and 490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.77, 1,832.75 and 490.94 is: 736.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.77 : 1,832.75 = 490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.77/1,832.75 = 490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.77x = 1,832.75 × 490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.77x = 899,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,770.29/1,221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.45

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