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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491, 2,234.76 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491, 2,234.76 and 516.24 is: 773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491 : 2,234.76 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491/2,234.76 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491x = 2,234.76 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491x = 1,153,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,672.50/1,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.76

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