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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.08, 2,236 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.08, 2,236 and 762.16 is: 1,142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.08 : 2,236 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.08/2,236 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.08x = 2,236 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.08x = 1,704,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,189.76/1,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.16

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