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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.76, 1,846.12 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.76, 1,846.12 and 499.52 is: 749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.76 : 1,846.12 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.76/1,846.12 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.76x = 1,846.12 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.76x = 922,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,173.86/1,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.27

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