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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.94, 1,838.46 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.94, 1,838.46 and 495.04 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.94 : 1,838.46 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.94/1,838.46 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.94x = 1,838.46 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.94x = 910,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,111.24/1,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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