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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.73, 1,609.74 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.73, 1,609.74 and 489 is: 733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.73 : 1,609.74 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.73/1,609.74 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.73x = 1,609.74 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.73x = 787,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,162.86/1,073.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.11

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