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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.52, 1,841.67 and 497.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.52, 1,841.67 and 497.71 is: 746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.52 : 1,841.67 = 497.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.52/1,841.67 = 497.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.52x = 1,841.67 × 497.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.52x = 916,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,617.58/1,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.72

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