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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.58, 1,843.56 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.58, 1,843.56 and 498.96 is: 748.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.58 : 1,843.56 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.58/1,843.56 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.58x = 1,843.56 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.58x = 919,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,862.70/1,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.11

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