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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.28, 2,050.98 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.28, 2,050.98 and 489.78 is: 734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.28 : 2,050.98 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.28/2,050.98 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.28x = 2,050.98 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.28x = 1,004,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,528.98/1,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.69

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