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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,468.74, 2,202.66 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,468.74, 2,202.66 and 494.58 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,468.74 : 2,202.66 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,468.74/2,202.66 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,468.74x = 2,202.66 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,468.74x = 1,089,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,391.58/1,468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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