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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.14 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 2,033.14 and 489.80 is: 734.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 2,033.14 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/2,033.14 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 2,033.14 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 995,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,831.97/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.78

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