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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.42, 1,888.58 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.42, 1,888.58 and 489.38 is: 733.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.42 : 1,888.58 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.42/1,888.58 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.42x = 1,888.58 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.42x = 924,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,225.06/1,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.85

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