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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.88, 2,049.68 and 1,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.88, 2,049.68 and 1,171.52 is: 1,614.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.88 : 2,049.68 = 1,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.88/2,049.68 = 1,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.88x = 2,049.68 × 1,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.88x = 2,401,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,241.11/1,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.95

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