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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.72, 2,240.96 and 1,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.72, 2,240.96 and 1,006.40 is: 1,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.72 : 2,240.96 = 1,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.72/2,240.96 = 1,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.72x = 2,240.96 × 1,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.72x = 2,255,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,302.14/1,494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.85

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