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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.64, 1,557 and 489.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.64, 1,557 and 489.54 is: 734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.64 : 1,557 = 489.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.64/1,557 = 489.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.64x = 1,557 × 489.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.64x = 762,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,213.78/1,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.56

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