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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,494.52, 2,061.52 and 1,388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,494.52, 2,061.52 and 1,388.95 is: 1,915.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,494.52 : 2,061.52 = 1,388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,494.52/2,061.52 = 1,388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,494.52x = 2,061.52 × 1,388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,494.52x = 2,863,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,339.58/1,494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.90

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