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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.03, 1,834.18 and 492.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.03, 1,834.18 and 492.21 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.03 : 1,834.18 = 492.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.03/1,834.18 = 492.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.03x = 1,834.18 × 492.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.03x = 902,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,800.51/1,223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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