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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.23, 1,846.74 and 490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.23, 1,846.74 and 490.81 is: 736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.23 : 1,846.74 = 490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.23/1,846.74 = 490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.23x = 1,846.74 × 490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.23x = 906,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,398.46/1,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.17

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