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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.54, 1,835.22 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.54, 1,835.22 and 492.66 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.54 : 1,835.22 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.54/1,835.22 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.54x = 1,835.22 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.54x = 904,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,139.49/1,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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