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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.39, 1,838.06 and 494.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.39, 1,838.06 and 494.77 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.39 : 1,838.06 = 494.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.39/1,838.06 = 494.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.39x = 1,838.06 × 494.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.39x = 909,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,409.88/1,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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