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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.94, 1,189.49 and 489.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.94, 1,189.49 and 489.00 is: 674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.94 : 1,189.49 = 489.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.94/1,189.49 = 489.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.94x = 1,189.49 × 489.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.94x = 581,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,662.63/861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.83

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