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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.31, 2,238.63 and 505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.31, 2,238.63 and 505.84 is: 758.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.31 : 2,238.63 = 505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.31/2,238.63 = 505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.31x = 2,238.63 × 505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.31x = 1,132,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,383.00/1,492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.81

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