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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.28, 2,060.67 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.28, 2,060.67 and 830.10 is: 1,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.28 : 2,060.67 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.28/2,060.67 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.28x = 2,060.67 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.28x = 1,710,562.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,562.17/1,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.51

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