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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.89, 2,032.35 and 489.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.89, 2,032.35 and 489.81 is: 734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.89 : 2,032.35 = 489.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.89/2,032.35 = 489.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.89x = 2,032.35 × 489.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.89x = 995,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,465.35/1,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.72

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