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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.68, 2,238.60 and 518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.68, 2,238.60 and 518.76 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.68 : 2,238.60 = 518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.68/2,238.60 = 518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.68x = 2,238.60 × 518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.68x = 1,161,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,296.14/1,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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