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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.99, 1,845.45 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.99, 1,845.45 and 499.76 is: 749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.99 : 1,845.45 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.99/1,845.45 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.99x = 1,845.45 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.99x = 922,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,282.09/1,229.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.83

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