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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.97, 2,240.10 and 671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.97, 2,240.10 and 671.70 is: 1,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.97 : 2,240.10 = 671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.97/2,240.10 = 671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.97x = 2,240.10 × 671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.97x = 1,504,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,675.17/1,493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.17

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