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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.68, 2,032.28 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.68, 2,032.28 and 489.80 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.68 : 2,032.28 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.68/2,032.28 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.68x = 2,032.28 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.68x = 995,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,410.74/1,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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