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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.32, 2,056.56 and 1,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.32, 2,056.56 and 1,099.52 is: 1,515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.32 : 2,056.56 = 1,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.32/2,056.56 = 1,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.32x = 2,056.56 × 1,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.32x = 2,261,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,228.85/1,492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.24

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