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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.64, 2,030.66 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.64, 2,030.66 and 488.16 is: 732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.64 : 2,030.66 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.64/2,030.66 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.64x = 2,030.66 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.64x = 991,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,286.99/1,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.31

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