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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.37, 1,833.48 and 492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.37, 1,833.48 and 492.53 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.37 : 1,833.48 = 492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.37/1,833.48 = 492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.37x = 1,833.48 × 492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.37x = 903,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,034.74/1,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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