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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.26, 2,054.08 and 859.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.26, 2,054.08 and 859.16 is: 1,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.26 : 2,054.08 = 859.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.26/2,054.08 = 859.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.26x = 2,054.08 × 859.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.26x = 1,764,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,783.37/1,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.80

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