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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.15, 2,053.65 and 825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.15, 2,053.65 and 825.04 is: 1,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.15 : 2,053.65 = 825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.15/2,053.65 = 825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.15x = 2,053.65 × 825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.15x = 1,694,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,343.40/1,488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.56

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