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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.41, 1,671.92 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.41, 1,671.92 and 489.76 is: 734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.41 : 1,671.92 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.41/1,671.92 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.41x = 1,671.92 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.41x = 818,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,839.54/1,114.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.77

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