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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.63, 2,235.96 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.63, 2,235.96 and 517.08 is: 775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.63 : 2,235.96 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.63/2,235.96 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.63x = 2,235.96 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.63x = 1,156,170.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,170.20/1,491.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.11

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