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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.68, 2,061.22 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.68, 2,061.22 and 830.52 is: 1,146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.68 : 2,061.22 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.68/2,061.22 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.68x = 2,061.22 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.68x = 1,711,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,884.43/1,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.09

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