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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.84, 2,031.18 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.84, 2,031.18 and 488.16 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.84 : 2,031.18 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.84/2,031.18 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.84x = 2,031.18 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.84x = 991,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,540.83/1,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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