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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.42, 2,060.87 and 830.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.42, 2,060.87 and 830.23 is: 1,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.42 : 2,060.87 = 830.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.42/2,060.87 = 830.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.42x = 2,060.87 × 830.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.42x = 1,710,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,981.64/1,493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.68

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