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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.87, 1,837.39 and 494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.87, 1,837.39 and 494.45 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.87 : 1,837.39 = 494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.87/1,837.39 = 494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.87x = 1,837.39 × 494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.87x = 908,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,497.49/1,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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