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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.57, 1,842.24 and 497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.57, 1,842.24 and 497.68 is: 746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.57 : 1,842.24 = 497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.57/1,842.24 = 497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.57x = 1,842.24 × 497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.57x = 916,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,846.00/1,228.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.27

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