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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.06, 2,057.67 and 1,156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.06, 2,057.67 and 1,156.50 is: 1,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.06 : 2,057.67 = 1,156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.06/2,057.67 = 1,156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.06x = 2,057.67 × 1,156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.06x = 2,379,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,695.36/1,493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.84

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