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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.10, 1,189.74 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.10, 1,189.74 and 489.06 is: 674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.10 : 1,189.74 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.10/1,189.74 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.10x = 1,189.74 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.10x = 581,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,854.24/862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.93

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