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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.25, 1,841.77 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.25, 1,841.77 and 497.27 is: 745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.25 : 1,841.77 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.25/1,841.77 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.25x = 1,841.77 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.25x = 915,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,856.97/1,228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.66

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