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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.77, 2,242.43 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.77, 2,242.43 and 454.86 is: 682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.77 : 2,242.43 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.77/2,242.43 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.77x = 2,242.43 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.77x = 1,019,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,989.44/1,494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.37

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