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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.99, 1,833.08 and 492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.99, 1,833.08 and 492.10 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.99 : 1,833.08 = 492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.99/1,833.08 = 492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.99x = 1,833.08 × 492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.99x = 902,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,050.73/1,222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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