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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.93, 2,236.83 and 1,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.93, 2,236.83 and 1,164.52 is: 1,744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.93 : 2,236.83 = 1,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.93/2,236.83 = 1,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.93x = 2,236.83 × 1,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.93x = 2,604,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,833.27/1,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.78

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