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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.71, 1,839.51 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.71, 1,839.51 and 495.81 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.71 : 1,839.51 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.71/1,839.51 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.71x = 1,839.51 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.71x = 912,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,047.45/1,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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