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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.43, 2,239.08 and 1,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.43, 2,239.08 and 1,166.02 is: 1,747.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.43 : 2,239.08 = 1,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.43/2,239.08 = 1,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.43x = 2,239.08 × 1,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.43x = 2,610,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,812.06/1,494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.03

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