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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.09, 2,236.22 and 713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.09, 2,236.22 and 713.64 is: 1,068.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.09 : 2,236.22 = 713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.09/2,236.22 = 713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.09x = 2,236.22 × 713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.09x = 1,595,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,856.04/1,493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.83

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