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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.97, 1,836.32 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.97, 1,836.32 and 494.07 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.97 : 1,836.32 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.97/1,836.32 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.97x = 1,836.32 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.97x = 907,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,268.15/1,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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