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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.43, 1,842.87 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.43, 1,842.87 and 498.53 is: 747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.43 : 1,842.87 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.43/1,842.87 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.43x = 1,842.87 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.43x = 918,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,716.77/1,228.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.88

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