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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.26, 2,053.70 and 825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.26, 2,053.70 and 825.07 is: 1,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.26 : 2,053.70 = 825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.26/2,053.70 = 825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.26x = 2,053.70 × 825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.26x = 1,694,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,448.59/1,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.55

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