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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.95, 1,839.53 and 495.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.95, 1,839.53 and 495.53 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.95 : 1,839.53 = 495.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.95/1,839.53 = 495.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.95x = 1,839.53 × 495.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.95x = 911,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,542.30/1,225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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