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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.67, 2,237.44 and 712.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.67, 2,237.44 and 712.21 is: 1,068.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.67 : 2,237.44 = 712.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.67/2,237.44 = 712.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.67x = 2,237.44 × 712.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.67x = 1,593,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,525.30/1,491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.29

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