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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.85, 2,057.38 and 827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.85, 2,057.38 and 827.76 is: 1,142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.85 : 2,057.38 = 827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.85/2,057.38 = 827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.85x = 2,057.38 × 827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.85x = 1,703,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,016.87/1,490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.31

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