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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.80, 2,233.88 and 1,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.80, 2,233.88 and 1,026.28 is: 1,540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.80 : 2,233.88 = 1,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.80/2,233.88 = 1,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.80x = 2,233.88 × 1,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.80x = 2,292,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,586.37/1,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.92

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