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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.32, 2,060.66 and 830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.32, 2,060.66 and 830.20 is: 1,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.32 : 2,060.66 = 830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.32/2,060.66 = 830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.32x = 2,060.66 × 830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.32x = 1,710,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,759.93/1,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.61

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