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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.46, 2,228.87 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.46, 2,228.87 and 498.76 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.46 : 2,228.87 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.46/2,228.87 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.46x = 2,228.87 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.46x = 1,111,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,666.88/1,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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