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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.18, 1,842.95 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.18, 1,842.95 and 498.02 is: 746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.18 : 1,842.95 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.18/1,842.95 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.18x = 1,842.95 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.18x = 917,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,817.99/1,229.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.69

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