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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.61, 2,238.92 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.61, 2,238.92 and 518.72 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.61 : 2,238.92 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.61/2,238.92 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.61x = 2,238.92 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.61x = 1,161,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,372.58/1,492.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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