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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.34, 1,842.11 and 497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.34, 1,842.11 and 497.72 is: 746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.34 : 1,842.11 = 497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.34/1,842.11 = 497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.34x = 1,842.11 × 497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.34x = 916,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,852.50/1,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.42

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