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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.05, 2,237.25 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.05, 2,237.25 and 626.16 is: 938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.05 : 2,237.25 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.05/2,237.25 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.05x = 2,237.25 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.05x = 1,400,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,876.46/1,492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.89

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