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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.13, 1,836.45 and 493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.13, 1,836.45 and 493.77 is: 740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.13 : 1,836.45 = 493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.13/1,836.45 = 493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.13x = 1,836.45 × 493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.13x = 906,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,783.92/1,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.76

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