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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.97, 1,832.63 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.97, 1,832.63 and 492.14 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.97 : 1,832.63 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.97/1,832.63 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.97x = 1,832.63 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.97x = 901,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,912.65/1,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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