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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.96, 1,845 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.96, 1,845 and 499.74 is: 749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.96 : 1,845 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.96/1,845 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.96x = 1,845 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.96x = 922,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,020.30/1,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.64

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