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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.76, 2,237.88 and 1,167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.76, 2,237.88 and 1,167.14 is: 1,749.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.76 : 2,237.88 = 1,167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.76/2,237.88 = 1,167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.76x = 2,237.88 × 1,167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.76x = 2,611,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,919.26/1,492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.72

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