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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.62, 2,240.34 and 714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.62, 2,240.34 and 714.17 is: 1,071.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.62 : 2,240.34 = 714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.62/2,240.34 = 714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.62x = 2,240.34 × 714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.62x = 1,599,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,983.62/1,493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.21

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