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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.60, 1,834.80 and 492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.60, 1,834.80 and 492.70 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.60 : 1,834.80 = 492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.60/1,834.80 = 492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.60x = 1,834.80 × 492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.60x = 904,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,005.96/1,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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