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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.47, 2,241.70 and 617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.47, 2,241.70 and 617.47 is: 926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.47 : 2,241.70 = 617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.47/2,241.70 = 617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.47x = 2,241.70 × 617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.47x = 1,384,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,178.82/1,494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.20

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