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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.52, 2,238.80 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.52, 2,238.80 and 670.36 is: 1,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.52 : 2,238.80 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.52/2,238.80 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.52x = 2,238.80 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.52x = 1,500,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,801.97/1,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.55

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