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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.77, 1,833.87 and 492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.77, 1,833.87 and 492.15 is: 738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.77 : 1,833.87 = 492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.77/1,833.87 = 492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.77x = 1,833.87 × 492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.77x = 902,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,539.12/1,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.11

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