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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.06, 2,053.62 and 825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.06, 2,053.62 and 825.12 is: 1,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.06 : 2,053.62 = 825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.06/2,053.62 = 825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.06x = 2,053.62 × 825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.06x = 1,694,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,482.93/1,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.72

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