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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.47, 2,049.96 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.47, 2,049.96 and 489 is: 733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.47 : 2,049.96 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.47/2,049.96 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.47x = 2,049.96 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.47x = 1,002,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,430.44/1,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.59

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