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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.74, 2,233.94 and 1,028.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.74, 2,233.94 and 1,028.22 is: 1,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.74 : 2,233.94 = 1,028.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.74/2,233.94 = 1,028.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.74x = 2,233.94 × 1,028.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.74x = 2,296,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,981.79/1,491.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.80

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