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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.46, 2,060.10 and 969.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.46, 2,060.10 and 969.84 is: 1,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.46 : 2,060.10 = 969.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.46/2,060.10 = 969.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.46x = 2,060.10 × 969.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.46x = 1,997,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,967.38/1,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.81

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