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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.16, 2,060.48 and 830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.16, 2,060.48 and 830.02 is: 1,145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.16 : 2,060.48 = 830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.16/2,060.48 = 830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.16x = 2,060.48 × 830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.16x = 1,710,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,239.61/1,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.38

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