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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.78, 2,302.43 and 494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.78, 2,302.43 and 494.47 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.78 : 2,302.43 = 494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.78/2,302.43 = 494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.78x = 2,302.43 × 494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.78x = 1,138,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,472.29/1,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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