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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.59, 1,837.79 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.59, 1,837.79 and 494.17 is: 741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.59 : 1,837.79 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.59/1,837.79 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.59x = 1,837.79 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.59x = 908,181.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,181.92/1,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.62

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