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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.71, 2,240.26 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.71, 2,240.26 and 762.68 is: 1,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.71 : 2,240.26 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.71/2,240.26 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.71x = 2,240.26 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.71x = 1,708,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,605.19/1,493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.87

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