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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.58, 2,054.19 and 825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.58, 2,054.19 and 825.46 is: 1,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.58 : 2,054.19 = 825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.58/2,054.19 = 825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.58x = 2,054.19 × 825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.58x = 1,695,651.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,651.68/1,488.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.11

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