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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.87, 2,053.26 and 824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.87, 2,053.26 and 824.73 is: 1,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.87 : 2,053.26 = 824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.87/2,053.26 = 824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.87x = 2,053.26 × 824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.87x = 1,693,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,370.73/1,487.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.12

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