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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.57, 2,033.22 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.57, 2,033.22 and 489.87 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.57 : 2,033.22 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.57/2,033.22 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.57x = 2,033.22 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.57x = 996,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,013.48/1,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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