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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.56, 2,240.37 and 1,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.56, 2,240.37 and 1,187.94 is: 1,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.56 : 2,240.37 = 1,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.56/2,240.37 = 1,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.56x = 2,240.37 × 1,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.56x = 2,661,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,425.14/1,495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.55

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