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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.56, 2,238.84 and 812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.56, 2,238.84 and 812.88 is: 1,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.56 : 2,238.84 = 812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.56/2,238.84 = 812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.56x = 2,238.84 × 812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.56x = 1,819,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,908.26/1,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.32

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