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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.68, 2,174.30 and 993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.68, 2,174.30 and 993 is: 1,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.68 : 2,174.30 = 993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.68/2,174.30 = 993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.68x = 2,174.30 × 993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.68x = 2,159,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,079.90/1,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.38

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