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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.63, 2,055.64 and 826.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.63, 2,055.64 and 826.47 is: 1,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.63 : 2,055.64 = 826.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.63/2,055.64 = 826.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.63x = 2,055.64 × 826.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.63x = 1,698,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,924.79/1,489.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.50

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