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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.55, 1,843.73 and 498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.55, 1,843.73 and 498.13 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.55 : 1,843.73 = 498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.55/1,843.73 = 498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.55x = 1,843.73 × 498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.55x = 918,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,411.99/1,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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