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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.19, 1,832.30 and 491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.19, 1,832.30 and 491.06 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.19 : 1,832.30 = 491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.19/1,832.30 = 491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.19x = 1,832.30 × 491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.19x = 899,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,771.82/1,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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