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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.64, 2,235.96 and 517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.64, 2,235.96 and 517.06 is: 775.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.64 : 2,235.96 = 517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.64/2,235.96 = 517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.64x = 2,235.96 × 517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.64x = 1,156,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,125.48/1,491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.07

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