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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.88, 2,242.20 and 1,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.88, 2,242.20 and 1,011.04 is: 1,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.88 : 2,242.20 = 1,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.88/2,242.20 = 1,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.88x = 2,242.20 × 1,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.88x = 2,266,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,953.89/1,494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.48

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