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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.20, 1,843.76 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.20, 1,843.76 and 498.56 is: 747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.20 : 1,843.76 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.20/1,843.76 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.20x = 1,843.76 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.20x = 919,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,224.99/1,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.82

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