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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.59, 2,239.02 and 762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.59, 2,239.02 and 762.78 is: 1,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.59 : 2,239.02 = 762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.59/2,239.02 = 762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.59x = 2,239.02 × 762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.59x = 1,707,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,879.68/1,492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.24

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