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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.89, 2,057.54 and 1,321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.89, 2,057.54 and 1,321.04 is: 1,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.89 : 2,057.54 = 1,321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.89/2,057.54 = 1,321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.89x = 2,057.54 × 1,321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.89x = 2,718,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,085.66/1,492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.69

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