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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.46, 2,236.86 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.46, 2,236.86 and 517.43 is: 775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.46 : 2,236.86 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.46/2,236.86 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.46x = 2,236.86 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.46x = 1,157,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,418.47/1,492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.51

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