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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.21, 2,236.14 and 517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.21, 2,236.14 and 517.05 is: 775.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.21 : 2,236.14 = 517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.21/2,236.14 = 517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.21x = 2,236.14 × 517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.21x = 1,156,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,196.19/1,491.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.34

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