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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.33, 2,060.64 and 830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.33, 2,060.64 and 830.13 is: 1,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.33 : 2,060.64 = 830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.33/2,060.64 = 830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.33x = 2,060.64 × 830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.33x = 1,710,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,599.08/1,493.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.50

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