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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.27, 2,031.63 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.27, 2,031.63 and 488.80 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.27 : 2,031.63 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.27/2,031.63 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.27x = 2,031.63 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.27x = 993,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,060.74/1,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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