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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.32, 1,555.89 and 489.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.32, 1,555.89 and 489.64 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.32 : 1,555.89 = 489.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.32/1,555.89 = 489.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.32x = 1,555.89 × 489.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.32x = 761,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,825.98/1,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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