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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492, 2,237.70 and 518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492, 2,237.70 and 518.14 is: 777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492 : 2,237.70 = 518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492/2,237.70 = 518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492x = 2,237.70 × 518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492x = 1,159,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,441.88/1,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.11

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