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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.97, 1,837.78 and 494.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.97, 1,837.78 and 494.97 is: 743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.97 : 1,837.78 = 494.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.97/1,837.78 = 494.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.97x = 1,837.78 × 494.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.97x = 909,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,654.41/1,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.20

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