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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.90, 2,030.85 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.90, 2,030.85 and 488.04 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.90 : 2,030.85 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.90/2,030.85 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.90x = 2,030.85 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.90x = 991,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,136.03/1,353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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