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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.47, 1,841.13 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.47, 1,841.13 and 496.85 is: 745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.47 : 1,841.13 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.47/1,841.13 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.47x = 1,841.13 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.47x = 914,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,756.23/1,227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.24

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