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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.80, 2,055.76 and 826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.80, 2,055.76 and 826.68 is: 1,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.80 : 2,055.76 = 826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.80/2,055.76 = 826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.80x = 2,055.76 × 826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.80x = 1,699,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,455.68/1,489.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.73

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