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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.62, 2,030.31 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.62, 2,030.31 and 488.46 is: 732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.62 : 2,030.31 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.62/2,030.31 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.62x = 2,030.31 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.62x = 991,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,722.78/1,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.10

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