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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.46, 2,241.72 and 714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.46, 2,241.72 and 714.56 is: 1,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.46 : 2,241.72 = 714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.46/2,241.72 = 714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.46x = 2,241.72 × 714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.46x = 1,601,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,843.44/1,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.85

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