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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.11, 2,234.49 and 1,182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.11, 2,234.49 and 1,182.34 is: 1,769.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.11 : 2,234.49 = 1,182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.11/2,234.49 = 1,182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.11x = 2,234.49 × 1,182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.11x = 2,641,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,926.91/1,493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.41

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