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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.40, 1,834.80 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.40, 1,834.80 and 492.60 is: 738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.40 : 1,834.80 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.40/1,834.80 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.40x = 1,834.80 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.40x = 903,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,822.48/1,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.78

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