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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.65, 1,554.08 and 489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.65, 1,554.08 and 489.23 is: 733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.65 : 1,554.08 = 489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.65/1,554.08 = 489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.65x = 1,554.08 × 489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.65x = 760,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,292.34/1,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.41

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