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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.38, 2,242.72 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.38, 2,242.72 and 571.04 is: 856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.38 : 2,242.72 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.38/2,242.72 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.38x = 2,242.72 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.38x = 1,280,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,682.83/1,495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.43

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