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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.10, 2,200.26 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.10, 2,200.26 and 493 is: 739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.10 : 2,200.26 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.10/2,200.26 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.10x = 2,200.26 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.10x = 1,084,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,728.18/1,467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.37

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