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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.59, 2,055.06 and 1,149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.59, 2,055.06 and 1,149.02 is: 1,585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.59 : 2,055.06 = 1,149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.59/2,055.06 = 1,149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.59x = 2,055.06 × 1,149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.59x = 2,361,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,294.77/1,489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.20

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