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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.08 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.08 and 488.43 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.73 : 2,031.08 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.73/2,031.08 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.73x = 2,031.08 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.73x = 992,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,037.96/1,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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