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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.93, 2,061.74 and 830.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.93, 2,061.74 and 830.95 is: 1,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.93 : 2,061.74 = 830.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.93/2,061.74 = 830.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.93x = 2,061.74 × 830.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.93x = 1,713,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,188.39/1,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.77

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