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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.81, 2,242.22 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.81, 2,242.22 and 454.73 is: 682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.81 : 2,242.22 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.81/2,242.22 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.81x = 2,242.22 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.81x = 1,019,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,591.22/1,494.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.09

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