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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.06, 2,032.46 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.06, 2,032.46 and 489.36 is: 733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.06 : 2,032.46 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.06/2,032.46 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.06x = 2,032.46 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.06x = 994,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,604.63/1,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.45

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