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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.94, 1,833.68 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.94, 1,833.68 and 492.32 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.94 : 1,833.68 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.94/1,833.68 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.94x = 1,833.68 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.94x = 902,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,757.34/1,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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