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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.95, 1,836.01 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.95, 1,836.01 and 493.53 is: 740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.95 : 1,836.01 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.95/1,836.01 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.95x = 1,836.01 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.95x = 906,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,126.02/1,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.33

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