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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.61, 1,832.37 and 491.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.61, 1,832.37 and 491.78 is: 737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.61 : 1,832.37 = 491.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.61/1,832.37 = 491.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.61x = 1,832.37 × 491.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.61x = 901,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,113.76/1,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.04

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