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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.24, 1,835.17 and 492.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.24, 1,835.17 and 492.83 is: 739.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.24 : 1,835.17 = 492.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.24/1,835.17 = 492.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.24x = 1,835.17 × 492.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.24x = 904,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,416.42/1,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.36

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