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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.41, 2,055.30 and 826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.41, 2,055.30 and 826.22 is: 1,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.41 : 2,055.30 = 826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.41/2,055.30 = 826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.41x = 2,055.30 × 826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.41x = 1,698,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,120.60/1,489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.13

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