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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.96, 2,051.97 and 823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.96, 2,051.97 and 823.78 is: 1,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.96 : 2,051.97 = 823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.96/2,051.97 = 823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.96x = 2,051.97 × 823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.96x = 1,690,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,371.85/1,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.80

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