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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.58, 2,033.49 and 489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.58, 2,033.49 and 489.90 is: 734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.58 : 2,033.49 = 489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.58/2,033.49 = 489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.58x = 2,033.49 × 489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.58x = 996,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,206.75/1,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.89

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