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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.12, 2,031.18 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.12, 2,031.18 and 488.43 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.12 : 2,031.18 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.12/2,031.18 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.12x = 2,031.18 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.12x = 992,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,089.25/1,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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