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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.58, 1,835.10 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.58, 1,835.10 and 493.32 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.58 : 1,835.10 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.58/1,835.10 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.58x = 1,835.10 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.58x = 905,291.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,291.53/1,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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