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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.07, 1,842.30 and 498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.07, 1,842.30 and 498.14 is: 747.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.07 : 1,842.30 = 498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.07/1,842.30 = 498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.07x = 1,842.30 × 498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.07x = 917,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,727.93/1,228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.30

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