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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.99, 2,278.73 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.99, 2,278.73 and 492.75 is: 739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.99 : 2,278.73 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.99/2,278.73 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.99x = 2,278.73 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.99x = 1,122,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,841.74/1,518.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.20

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