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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.78, 2,243.05 and 838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.78, 2,243.05 and 838.14 is: 1,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.78 : 2,243.05 = 838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.78/2,243.05 = 838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.78x = 2,243.05 × 838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.78x = 1,879,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,987.83/1,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.70

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