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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.88, 1,843.80 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.88, 1,843.80 and 498.80 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.88 : 1,843.80 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.88/1,843.80 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.88x = 1,843.80 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.88x = 919,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,687.44/1,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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