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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.40, 2,031.61 and 488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.40, 2,031.61 and 488.52 is: 732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.40 : 2,031.61 = 488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.40/2,031.61 = 488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.40x = 2,031.61 × 488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.40x = 992,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,482.12/1,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.78

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