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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.40, 2,060.92 and 830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.40, 2,060.92 and 830.28 is: 1,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.40 : 2,060.92 = 830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.40/2,060.92 = 830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.40x = 2,060.92 × 830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.40x = 1,711,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,140.66/1,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.80

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