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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.34, 2,060.94 and 830.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.34, 2,060.94 and 830.26 is: 1,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.34 : 2,060.94 = 830.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.34/2,060.94 = 830.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.34x = 2,060.94 × 830.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.34x = 1,711,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,116.04/1,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.83

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