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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.41, 1,842.61 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.41, 1,842.61 and 497.98 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.41 : 1,842.61 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.41/1,842.61 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.41x = 1,842.61 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.41x = 917,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,582.93/1,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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