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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.66, 1,841.49 and 497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.66, 1,841.49 and 497.75 is: 746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.66 : 1,841.49 = 497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.66/1,841.49 = 497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.66x = 1,841.49 × 497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.66x = 916,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,601.65/1,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.63

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