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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.75, 1,557.09 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.75, 1,557.09 and 489.96 is: 734.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.75 : 1,557.09 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.75/1,557.09 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.75x = 1,557.09 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.75x = 762,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,911.82/1,038.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.45

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