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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.46, 1,835.04 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.46, 1,835.04 and 492.54 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.46 : 1,835.04 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.46/1,835.04 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.46x = 1,835.04 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.46x = 903,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,830.60/1,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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