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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.04, 2,239.62 and 1,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.04, 2,239.62 and 1,054.83 is: 1,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.04 : 2,239.62 = 1,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.04/2,239.62 = 1,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.04x = 2,239.62 × 1,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.04x = 2,362,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,422.81/1,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.29

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