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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.21, 2,055.14 and 826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.21, 2,055.14 and 826.09 is: 1,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.21 : 2,055.14 = 826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.21/2,055.14 = 826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.21x = 2,055.14 × 826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.21x = 1,697,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,726.47/1,489.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.02

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