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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.01, 1,836.41 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.01, 1,836.41 and 494.10 is: 740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.01 : 1,836.41 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.01/1,836.41 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.01x = 1,836.41 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.01x = 907,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,367.71/1,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.70

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