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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.04, 2,236.81 and 1,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.04, 2,236.81 and 1,329.02 is: 1,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.04 : 2,236.81 = 1,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.04/2,236.81 = 1,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.04x = 2,236.81 × 1,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.04x = 2,972,765.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,765.23/1,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.08

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