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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.28, 2,202.78 and 494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.28, 2,202.78 and 494.44 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.28 : 2,202.78 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.28/2,202.78 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.28x = 2,202.78 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.28x = 1,089,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,142.54/1,468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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