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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.84, 1,836.52 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.84, 1,836.52 and 484.68 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.84 : 1,836.52 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.84/1,836.52 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.84x = 1,836.52 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.84x = 890,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,124.51/1,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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