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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.43, 2,059.11 and 1,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.43, 2,059.11 and 1,291.18 is: 1,780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.43 : 2,059.11 = 1,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.43/2,059.11 = 1,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.43x = 2,059.11 × 1,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.43x = 2,658,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,671.35/1,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.25

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