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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.38 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.85, 1,844.38 and 489.21 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.85 : 1,844.38 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.85/1,844.38 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.85x = 1,844.38 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.85x = 902,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,286.69/1,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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