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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.51, 2,682.47 and 489.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.51, 2,682.47 and 489.67 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.51 : 2,682.47 = 489.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.51/2,682.47 = 489.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.51x = 2,682.47 × 489.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.51x = 1,313,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,529.66/1,788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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