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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.56, 2,240.82 and 724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.56, 2,240.82 and 724.12 is: 1,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.56 : 2,240.82 = 724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.56/2,240.82 = 724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.56x = 2,240.82 × 724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.56x = 1,622,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,622.58/1,493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.41

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