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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.04, 2,056.26 and 826.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.04, 2,056.26 and 826.94 is: 1,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.04 : 2,056.26 = 826.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.04/2,056.26 = 826.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.04x = 2,056.26 × 826.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.04x = 1,700,403.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,403.64/1,490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.18

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