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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.76, 2,277.12 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.76, 2,277.12 and 492.48 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.76 : 2,277.12 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.76/2,277.12 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.76x = 2,277.12 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.76x = 1,121,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,436.06/1,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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