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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.68, 2,237.70 and 842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.68, 2,237.70 and 842.44 is: 1,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.68 : 2,237.70 = 842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.68/2,237.70 = 842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.68x = 2,237.70 × 842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.68x = 1,885,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,127.99/1,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.07

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