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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.61, 2,126.70 and 493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.61, 2,126.70 and 493.91 is: 740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.61 : 2,126.70 = 493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.61/2,126.70 = 493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.61x = 2,126.70 × 493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.61x = 1,050,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,387.76/1,417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.96

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