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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.44, 2,209.20 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.44, 2,209.20 and 499 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.44 : 2,209.20 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.44/2,209.20 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.44x = 2,209.20 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.44x = 1,102,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,390.80/1,472.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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