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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.22, 1,855.83 and 497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.22, 1,855.83 and 497.17 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.22 : 1,855.83 = 497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.22/1,855.83 = 497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.22x = 1,855.83 × 497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.22x = 922,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,663.00/1,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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