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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.52, 2,031.84 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.52, 2,031.84 and 489.20 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.52 : 2,031.84 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.52/2,031.84 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.52x = 2,031.84 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.52x = 993,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,976.13/1,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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