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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.83, 2,238.35 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.83, 2,238.35 and 876.24 is: 1,313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.83 : 2,238.35 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.83/2,238.35 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.83x = 2,238.35 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.83x = 1,961,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,327.42/1,492.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.83

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