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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.47, 2,238.74 and 712.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.47, 2,238.74 and 712.55 is: 1,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.47 : 2,238.74 = 712.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.47/2,238.74 = 712.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.47x = 2,238.74 × 712.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.47x = 1,595,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,214.19/1,492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.85

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