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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.91, 2,241.14 and 520.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.91, 2,241.14 and 520.29 is: 780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.91 : 2,241.14 = 520.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.91/2,241.14 = 520.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.91x = 2,241.14 × 520.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.91x = 1,166,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,040.13/1,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.53

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