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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.12, 2,188.80 and 1,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.12, 2,188.80 and 1,026.56 is: 1,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.12 : 2,188.80 = 1,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.12/2,188.80 = 1,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.12x = 2,188.80 × 1,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.12x = 2,246,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,934.53/1,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.82

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