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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.58, 1,842.60 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.58, 1,842.60 and 498.32 is: 747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.58 : 1,842.60 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.58/1,842.60 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.58x = 1,842.60 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.58x = 918,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,204.43/1,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.37

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