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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.94, 2,238.09 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.94, 2,238.09 and 517.96 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.94 : 2,238.09 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.94/2,238.09 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.94x = 2,238.09 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.94x = 1,159,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,241.10/1,491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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