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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.93, 2,057.46 and 861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.93, 2,057.46 and 861.45 is: 1,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.93 : 2,057.46 = 861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.93/2,057.46 = 861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.93x = 2,057.46 × 861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.93x = 1,772,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,394.61/1,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.79

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