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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.28, 2,237.40 and 1,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.28, 2,237.40 and 1,058.28 is: 1,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.28 : 2,237.40 = 1,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.28/2,237.40 = 1,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.28x = 2,237.40 × 1,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.28x = 2,367,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,795.67/1,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.63

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