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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.36, 1,839.84 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.36, 1,839.84 and 496.76 is: 744.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.36 : 1,839.84 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.36/1,839.84 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.36x = 1,839.84 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.36x = 913,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,958.92/1,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.65

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