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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.44, 2,240.16 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.44, 2,240.16 and 581.44 is: 872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.44 : 2,240.16 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.44/2,240.16 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.44x = 2,240.16 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.44x = 1,302,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,510.85/1,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.16

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