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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.93 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.93 and 494.20 is: 741.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.63 : 1,836.93 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.63/1,836.93 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.63x = 1,836.93 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.63x = 907,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,803.47/1,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.29

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