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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.14, 1,843.53 and 498.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.14, 1,843.53 and 498.71 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.14 : 1,843.53 = 498.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.14/1,843.53 = 498.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.14x = 1,843.53 × 498.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.14x = 919,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,386.85/1,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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