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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.86, 2,054.30 and 867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.86, 2,054.30 and 867.50 is: 1,196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.86 : 2,054.30 = 867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.86/2,054.30 = 867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.86x = 2,054.30 × 867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.86x = 1,782,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,105.25/1,488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.96

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