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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.37, 2,060.71 and 830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.37, 2,060.71 and 830.25 is: 1,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.37 : 2,060.71 = 830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.37/2,060.71 = 830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.37x = 2,060.71 × 830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.37x = 1,710,902.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,902.40/1,493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.67

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