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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.60, 1,838.49 and 495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.60, 1,838.49 and 495.19 is: 742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.60 : 1,838.49 = 495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.60/1,838.49 = 495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.60x = 1,838.49 × 495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.60x = 910,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,401.86/1,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.82

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