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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.22, 1,833.31 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.22, 1,833.31 and 492.40 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.22 : 1,833.31 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.22/1,833.31 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.22x = 1,833.31 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.22x = 902,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,721.84/1,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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