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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.08, 2,237.16 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.08, 2,237.16 and 761 is: 1,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.08 : 2,237.16 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.08/2,237.16 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.08x = 2,237.16 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.08x = 1,702,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,478.76/1,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.78

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