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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.22, 2,239.32 and 999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.22, 2,239.32 and 999.18 is: 1,499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.22 : 2,239.32 = 999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.22/2,239.32 = 999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.22x = 2,239.32 × 999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.22x = 2,237,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,487.50/1,492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.43

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