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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.10, 2,243.61 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.10, 2,243.61 and 800.28 is: 1,202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.10 : 2,243.61 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.10/2,243.61 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.10x = 2,243.61 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.10x = 1,795,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,516.21/1,493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.54

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