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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.99, 1,856.98 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.99, 1,856.98 and 497.60 is: 746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.99 : 1,856.98 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.99/1,856.98 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.99x = 1,856.98 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.99x = 924,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,023.96/1,237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.39

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