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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.78, 2,241.68 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.78, 2,241.68 and 570.11 is: 855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.78 : 2,241.68 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.78/2,241.68 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.78x = 2,241.68 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.78x = 1,277,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,990.13/1,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.54

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