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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.17, 2,031.54 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.17, 2,031.54 and 489.28 is: 733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.17 : 2,031.54 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.17/2,031.54 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.17x = 2,031.54 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.17x = 993,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,991.89/1,355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.48

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