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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.89, 2,057.23 and 1,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.89, 2,057.23 and 1,209.68 is: 1,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.89 : 2,057.23 = 1,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.89/2,057.23 = 1,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.89x = 2,057.23 × 1,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.89x = 2,488,600.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,600.50/1,489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.32

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