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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.42, 2,238.96 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.42, 2,238.96 and 505.28 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.42 : 2,238.96 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.42/2,238.96 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.42x = 2,238.96 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.42x = 1,131,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,301.71/1,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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