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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.62, 2,057.06 and 861.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.62, 2,057.06 and 861.13 is: 1,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.62 : 2,057.06 = 861.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.62/2,057.06 = 861.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.62x = 2,057.06 × 861.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.62x = 1,771,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,400.80/1,490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.37

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