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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.13, 1,840.52 and 496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.13, 1,840.52 and 496.19 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.13 : 1,840.52 = 496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.13/1,840.52 = 496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.13x = 1,840.52 × 496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.13x = 913,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,243.77/1,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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