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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.21, 1,843.89 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.21, 1,843.89 and 498.80 is: 748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.21 : 1,843.89 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.21/1,843.89 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.21x = 1,843.89 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.21x = 919,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,732.33/1,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.23

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