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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.44, 1,843.20 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.44, 1,843.20 and 498.54 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.44 : 1,843.20 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.44/1,843.20 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.44x = 1,843.20 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.44x = 918,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,908.93/1,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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