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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.48, 2,055.45 and 826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.48, 2,055.45 and 826.33 is: 1,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.48 : 2,055.45 = 826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.48/2,055.45 = 826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.48x = 2,055.45 × 826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.48x = 1,698,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,480.00/1,489.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.32

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