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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.87, 1,845.56 and 499.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.87, 1,845.56 and 499.45 is: 749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.87 : 1,845.56 = 499.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.87/1,845.56 = 499.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.87x = 1,845.56 × 499.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.87x = 921,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,764.94/1,229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.48

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