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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.73, 2,239.14 and 713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.73, 2,239.14 and 713.34 is: 1,069.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.73 : 2,239.14 = 713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.73/2,239.14 = 713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.73x = 2,239.14 × 713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.73x = 1,597,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,268.13/1,493.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.32

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