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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.06, 2,051.52 and 1,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.06, 2,051.52 and 1,189.94 is: 1,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.06 : 2,051.52 = 1,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.06/2,051.52 = 1,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.06x = 2,051.52 × 1,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.06x = 2,441,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,185.71/1,485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.83

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