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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.36, 2,054.05 and 825.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.36, 2,054.05 and 825.27 is: 1,138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.36 : 2,054.05 = 825.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.36/2,054.05 = 825.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.36x = 2,054.05 × 825.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.36x = 1,695,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,141.72/1,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.94

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