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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.42, 1,835.19 and 492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.42, 1,835.19 and 492.91 is: 739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.42 : 1,835.19 = 492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.42/1,835.19 = 492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.42x = 1,835.19 × 492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.42x = 904,578.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,578.91/1,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.39

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