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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.92, 2,054.57 and 825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.92, 2,054.57 and 825.66 is: 1,139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.92 : 2,054.57 = 825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.92/2,054.57 = 825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.92x = 2,054.57 × 825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.92x = 1,696,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,372.14/1,488.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.33

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