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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.41, 1,841.11 and 496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.41, 1,841.11 and 496.98 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.41 : 1,841.11 = 496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.41/1,841.11 = 496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.41x = 1,841.11 × 496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.41x = 914,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,994.85/1,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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