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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.59, 1,844.32 and 498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.59, 1,844.32 and 498.97 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.59 : 1,844.32 = 498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.59/1,844.32 = 498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.59x = 1,844.32 × 498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.59x = 920,260.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,260.35/1,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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