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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.98, 2,031.24 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.98, 2,031.24 and 488.36 is: 732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.98 : 2,031.24 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.98/2,031.24 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.98x = 2,031.24 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.98x = 991,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,976.37/1,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.64

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