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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.74, 1,840.71 and 496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.74, 1,840.71 and 496.42 is: 744.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.74 : 1,840.71 = 496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.74/1,840.71 = 496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.74x = 1,840.71 × 496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.74x = 913,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,765.26/1,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.87

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