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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.63, 1,838.85 and 494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.63, 1,838.85 and 494.81 is: 742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.63 : 1,838.85 = 494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.63/1,838.85 = 494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.63x = 1,838.85 × 494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.63x = 909,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,869.70/1,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.37

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