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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.73, 1,834.35 and 492.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.73, 1,834.35 and 492.31 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.73 : 1,834.35 = 492.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.73/1,834.35 = 492.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.73x = 1,834.35 × 492.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.73x = 903,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,064.26/1,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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