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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.92, 2,244.33 and 766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.92, 2,244.33 and 766.01 is: 1,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.92 : 2,244.33 = 766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.92/2,244.33 = 766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.92x = 2,244.33 × 766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.92x = 1,719,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,179.22/1,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.25

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