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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.49, 1,844.41 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.49, 1,844.41 and 498.90 is: 748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.49 : 1,844.41 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.49/1,844.41 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.49x = 1,844.41 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.49x = 920,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,176.15/1,229.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.42

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