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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.76, 2,240.02 and 569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.76, 2,240.02 and 569.55 is: 854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.76 : 2,240.02 = 569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.76/2,240.02 = 569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.76x = 2,240.02 × 569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.76x = 1,275,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,799.90/1,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.09

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