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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.88, 2,226.48 and 1,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.88, 2,226.48 and 1,026.08 is: 1,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.88 : 2,226.48 = 1,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.88/2,226.48 = 1,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.88x = 2,226.48 × 1,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.88x = 2,284,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,546.60/1,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.47

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