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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.02, 2,032.80 and 489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.02, 2,032.80 and 489.40 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.02 : 2,032.80 = 489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.02/2,032.80 = 489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.02x = 2,032.80 × 489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.02x = 994,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,852.32/1,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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