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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.26, 2,238.62 and 761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.26, 2,238.62 and 761.44 is: 1,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.26 : 2,238.62 = 761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.26/2,238.62 = 761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.26x = 2,238.62 × 761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.26x = 1,704,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,574.81/1,492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.28

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