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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.57, 2,054.25 and 825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.57, 2,054.25 and 825.44 is: 1,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.57 : 2,054.25 = 825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.57/2,054.25 = 825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.57x = 2,054.25 × 825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.57x = 1,695,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,660.12/1,488.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.12

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