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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.08, 1,843.72 and 498.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.08, 1,843.72 and 498.70 is: 748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.08 : 1,843.72 = 498.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.08/1,843.72 = 498.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.08x = 1,843.72 × 498.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.08x = 919,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,463.16/1,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.09

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