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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.46, 2,055.52 and 826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.46, 2,055.52 and 826.27 is: 1,140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.46 : 2,055.52 = 826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.46/2,055.52 = 826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.46x = 2,055.52 × 826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.46x = 1,698,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,410.40/1,489.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.29

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