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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.04, 2,060.32 and 872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.04, 2,060.32 and 872 is: 1,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.04 : 2,060.32 = 872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.04/2,060.32 = 872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.04x = 2,060.32 × 872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.04x = 1,796,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,599.04/1,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.32

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