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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.84, 2,237.80 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.84, 2,237.80 and 671.32 is: 1,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.84 : 2,237.80 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.84/2,237.80 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.84x = 2,237.80 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.84x = 1,502,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,279.90/1,492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.32

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