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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.12, 2,031.24 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.12, 2,031.24 and 488.20 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.12 : 2,031.24 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.12/2,031.24 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.12x = 2,031.24 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.12x = 991,651.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,651.37/1,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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