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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.21, 2,239.71 and 762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.21, 2,239.71 and 762.31 is: 1,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.21 : 2,239.71 = 762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.21/2,239.71 = 762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.21x = 2,239.71 × 762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.21x = 1,707,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,353.33/1,492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.18

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