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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.65, 1,838.88 and 494.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.65, 1,838.88 and 494.85 is: 742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.65 : 1,838.88 = 494.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.65/1,838.88 = 494.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.65x = 1,838.88 × 494.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.65x = 909,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,969.77/1,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.44

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