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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.77, 1,842.55 and 497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.77, 1,842.55 and 497.95 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.77 : 1,842.55 = 497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.77/1,842.55 = 497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.77x = 1,842.55 × 497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.77x = 917,491.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,491.92/1,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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