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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.81, 1,843.97 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.81, 1,843.97 and 498.39 is: 747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.81 : 1,843.97 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.81/1,843.97 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.81x = 1,843.97 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.81x = 919,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,013.28/1,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.89

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