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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.51, 2,237.63 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.51, 2,237.63 and 1,030.32 is: 1,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.51 : 2,237.63 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.51/2,237.63 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.51x = 2,237.63 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.51x = 2,305,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,469.79/1,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.66

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