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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.80, 2,054.62 and 859.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.80, 2,054.62 and 859.44 is: 1,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.80 : 2,054.62 = 859.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.80/2,054.62 = 859.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.80x = 2,054.62 × 859.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.80x = 1,765,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,822.61/1,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.07

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