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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.72, 2,276.64 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.72, 2,276.64 and 492 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.72 : 2,276.64 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.72/2,276.64 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.72x = 2,276.64 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.72x = 1,120,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,106.88/1,518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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