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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.55, 2,060.07 and 895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.55, 2,060.07 and 895.63 is: 1,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.55 : 2,060.07 = 895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.55/2,060.07 = 895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.55x = 2,060.07 × 895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.55x = 1,845,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,055.34/1,493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.35

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