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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.89, 2,238.79 and 761.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.89, 2,238.79 and 761.93 is: 1,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.89 : 2,238.79 = 761.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.89/2,238.79 = 761.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.89x = 2,238.79 × 761.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.89x = 1,705,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,804.29/1,493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.85

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