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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.01, 2,060.37 and 872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.01, 2,060.37 and 872.01 is: 1,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.01 : 2,060.37 = 872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.01/2,060.37 = 872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.01x = 2,060.37 × 872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.01x = 1,796,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,663.24/1,493.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.38

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