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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.10, 1,843.61 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.10, 1,843.61 and 498.48 is: 747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.10 : 1,843.61 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.10/1,843.61 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.10x = 1,843.61 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.10x = 919,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,000.22/1,229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.70

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