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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.26, 2,241.36 and 714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.26, 2,241.36 and 714.11 is: 1,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.26 : 2,241.36 = 714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.26/2,241.36 = 714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.26x = 2,241.36 × 714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.26x = 1,600,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,577.59/1,495.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.44

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