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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.56, 2,239.59 and 670.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.56, 2,239.59 and 670.67 is: 1,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.56 : 2,239.59 = 670.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.56/2,239.59 = 670.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.56x = 2,239.59 × 670.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.56x = 1,502,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,014.63/1,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.33

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