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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.18, 1,836.59 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.18, 1,836.59 and 493.38 is: 740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.18 : 1,836.59 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.18/1,836.59 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.18x = 1,836.59 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.18x = 906,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,134.31/1,224.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.20

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