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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.79, 2,244.84 and 1,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.79, 2,244.84 and 1,036.79 is: 1,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.79 : 2,244.84 = 1,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.79/2,244.84 = 1,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.79x = 2,244.84 × 1,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.79x = 2,327,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,427.66/1,495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.99

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