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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.68, 2,236.72 and 799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.68, 2,236.72 and 799.44 is: 1,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.68 : 2,236.72 = 799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.68/2,236.72 = 799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.68x = 2,236.72 × 799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.68x = 1,788,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,123.44/1,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.93

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