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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.38, 2,056.51 and 827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.38, 2,056.51 and 827.06 is: 1,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.38 : 2,056.51 = 827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.38/2,056.51 = 827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.38x = 2,056.51 × 827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.38x = 1,700,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,857.16/1,490.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.22

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