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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.38, 1,833.59 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.38, 1,833.59 and 492.03 is: 738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.38 : 1,833.59 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.38/1,833.59 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.38x = 1,833.59 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.38x = 902,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,178.83/1,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.05

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