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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.96, 2,244.78 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.96, 2,244.78 and 619.11 is: 929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.96 : 2,244.78 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.96/2,244.78 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.96x = 2,244.78 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.96x = 1,389,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,765.75/1,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.01

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