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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.04, 2,236.40 and 613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.04, 2,236.40 and 613.64 is: 920.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.04 : 2,236.40 = 613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.04/2,236.40 = 613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.04x = 2,236.40 × 613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.04x = 1,372,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,344.50/1,491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.39

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