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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.08, 2,238.12 and 625.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.08, 2,238.12 and 625.79 is: 938.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.08 : 2,238.12 = 625.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.08/2,238.12 = 625.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.08x = 2,238.12 × 625.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.08x = 1,400,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,581.92/1,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.68

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