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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.16, 2,242.17 and 919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.16, 2,242.17 and 919.68 is: 1,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.16 : 2,242.17 = 919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.16/2,242.17 = 919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.16x = 2,242.17 × 919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.16x = 2,062,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,078.91/1,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.02

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