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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.78, 2,299.99 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.78, 2,299.99 and 493.59 is: 740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.78 : 2,299.99 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.78/2,299.99 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.78x = 2,299.99 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.78x = 1,135,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,250.83/1,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.17

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