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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.76, 2,238.48 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.76, 2,238.48 and 724.80 is: 1,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.76 : 2,238.48 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.76/2,238.48 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.76x = 2,238.48 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.76x = 1,622,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,450.30/1,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.15

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