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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.97, 1,844.97 and 499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.97, 1,844.97 and 499.03 is: 748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.97 : 1,844.97 = 499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.97/1,844.97 = 499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.97x = 1,844.97 × 499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.97x = 920,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,695.38/1,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.55

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