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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.79, 2,239.04 and 1,084.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.79, 2,239.04 and 1,084.71 is: 1,625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.79 : 2,239.04 = 1,084.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.79/2,239.04 = 1,084.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.79x = 2,239.04 × 1,084.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.79x = 2,428,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,703.65/1,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.87

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