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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.29, 2,241.95 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.29, 2,241.95 and 570.12 is: 855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.29 : 2,241.95 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.29/2,241.95 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.29x = 2,241.95 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.29x = 1,278,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,177.68/1,494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.38

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