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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.23, 2,060.40 and 1,164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.23, 2,060.40 and 1,164.13 is: 1,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.23 : 2,060.40 = 1,164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.23/2,060.40 = 1,164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.23x = 2,060.40 × 1,164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.23x = 2,398,573.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,573.45/1,493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.30

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