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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.08, 2,242.62 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.08, 2,242.62 and 455.09 is: 682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.08 : 2,242.62 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.08/2,242.62 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.08x = 2,242.62 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.08x = 1,020,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,582.72/1,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.63

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