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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.64, 1,840.96 and 497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.64, 1,840.96 and 497.02 is: 745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.64 : 1,840.96 = 497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.64/1,840.96 = 497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.64x = 1,840.96 × 497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.64x = 914,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,993.94/1,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.33

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