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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.91, 2,056.10 and 826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.91, 2,056.10 and 826.74 is: 1,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.91 : 2,056.10 = 826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.91/2,056.10 = 826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.91x = 2,056.10 × 826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.91x = 1,699,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,855.98/1,489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.92

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