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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.44, 2,029.86 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.44, 2,029.86 and 487.92 is: 731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.44 : 2,029.86 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.44/2,029.86 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.44x = 2,029.86 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.44x = 990,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,409.29/1,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.23

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