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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.66, 2,238.99 and 615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.66, 2,238.99 and 615.64 is: 923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.66 : 2,238.99 = 615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.66/2,238.99 = 615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.66x = 2,238.99 × 615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.66x = 1,378,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,411.80/1,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.46

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