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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.80, 1,835.80 and 493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.80, 1,835.80 and 493.27 is: 739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.80 : 1,835.80 = 493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.80/1,835.80 = 493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.80x = 1,835.80 × 493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.80x = 905,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,539.24/1,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.94

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