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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.03, 1,189.70 and 489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.03, 1,189.70 and 489.03 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.03 : 1,189.70 = 489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.03/1,189.70 = 489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.03x = 1,189.70 × 489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.03x = 581,798.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,798.99/862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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