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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.30, 2,057.19 and 1,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.30, 2,057.19 and 1,098.70 is: 1,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.30 : 2,057.19 = 1,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.30/2,057.19 = 1,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.30x = 2,057.19 × 1,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.30x = 2,260,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,234.65/1,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.60

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