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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.98, 1,833.92 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.98, 1,833.92 and 492.03 is: 738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.98 : 1,833.92 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.98/1,833.92 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.98x = 1,833.92 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.98x = 902,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,341.20/1,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.43

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