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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.74, 2,235.44 and 1,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.74, 2,235.44 and 1,029.22 is: 1,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.74 : 2,235.44 = 1,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.74/2,235.44 = 1,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.74x = 2,235.44 × 1,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.74x = 2,300,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,759.56/1,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.30

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