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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.17, 1,556.51 and 489.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.17, 1,556.51 and 489.82 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.17 : 1,556.51 = 489.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.17/1,556.51 = 489.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.17x = 1,556.51 × 489.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.17x = 762,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,401.95/1,038.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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