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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.96, 2,054.48 and 859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.96, 2,054.48 and 859.36 is: 1,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.96 : 2,054.48 = 859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.96/2,054.48 = 859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.96x = 2,054.48 × 859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.96x = 1,765,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,537.93/1,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.75

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