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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.67 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.67 and 489.56 is: 734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.78 : 1,556.67 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.78/1,556.67 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.78x = 1,556.67 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.78x = 762,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,083.37/1,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.34

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