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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.64, 1,983.74 and 489.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.64, 1,983.74 and 489.54 is: 734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.64 : 1,983.74 = 489.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.64/1,983.74 = 489.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.64x = 1,983.74 × 489.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.64x = 971,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,120.08/1,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.23

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