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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.68, 1,836.72 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.68, 1,836.72 and 484.28 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.68 : 1,836.72 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.68/1,836.72 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.68x = 1,836.72 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.68x = 889,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,486.76/1,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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