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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.89, 1,834.45 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.89, 1,834.45 and 492.30 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.89 : 1,834.45 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.89/1,834.45 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.89x = 1,834.45 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.89x = 903,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,099.74/1,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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