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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.91, 2,239.11 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.91, 2,239.11 and 671.22 is: 1,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.91 : 2,239.11 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.91/2,239.11 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.91x = 2,239.11 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.91x = 1,502,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,935.41/1,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.04

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