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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.25, 1,670.58 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.25, 1,670.58 and 489.24 is: 733.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.25 : 1,670.58 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.25/1,670.58 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.25x = 1,670.58 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.25x = 817,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,314.56/1,114.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.51

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