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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.93, 1,840.62 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.93, 1,840.62 and 497.03 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.93 : 1,840.62 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.93/1,840.62 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.93x = 1,840.62 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.93x = 914,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,834.16/1,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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