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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.07, 2,235.67 and 1,182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.07, 2,235.67 and 1,182.24 is: 1,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.07 : 2,235.67 = 1,182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.07/2,235.67 = 1,182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.07x = 2,235.67 × 1,182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.07x = 2,643,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,095.55/1,492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.43

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