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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.23, 2,238.35 and 1,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.23, 2,238.35 and 1,028.64 is: 1,542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.23 : 2,238.35 = 1,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.23/2,238.35 = 1,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.23x = 2,238.35 × 1,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.23x = 2,302,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,451.20/1,492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.96

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