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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.90, 2,030.31 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.90, 2,030.31 and 488.01 is: 731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.90 : 2,030.31 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.90/2,030.31 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.90x = 2,030.31 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.90x = 990,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,811.58/1,353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.82

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