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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.03, 2,056.28 and 826.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.03, 2,056.28 and 826.95 is: 1,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.03 : 2,056.28 = 826.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.03/2,056.28 = 826.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.03x = 2,056.28 × 826.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.03x = 1,700,436.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,436.61/1,490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.21

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