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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.50, 2,238.75 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.50, 2,238.75 and 466.50 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.50 : 2,238.75 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.50/2,238.75 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.50x = 2,238.75 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.50x = 1,044,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,376.88/1,492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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