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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.18, 1,189.85 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.18, 1,189.85 and 489.18 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.18 : 1,189.85 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.18/1,189.85 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.18x = 1,189.85 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.18x = 582,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,050.82/862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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