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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.66, 2,241.09 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.66, 2,241.09 and 520.44 is: 780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.66 : 2,241.09 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.66/2,241.09 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.66x = 2,241.09 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.66x = 1,166,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,352.88/1,493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.87

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