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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.54, 2,236.86 and 712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.54, 2,236.86 and 712.80 is: 1,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.54 : 2,236.86 = 712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.54/2,236.86 = 712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.54x = 2,236.86 × 712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.54x = 1,594,433.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,433.81/1,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.27

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