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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.12, 2,032.70 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.12, 2,032.70 and 489.41 is: 734.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.12 : 2,032.70 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.12/2,032.70 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.12x = 2,032.70 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.12x = 994,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,823.71/1,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.12

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