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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.45, 1,190.26 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.45, 1,190.26 and 489.45 is: 675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.45 : 1,190.26 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.45/1,190.26 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.45x = 1,190.26 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.45x = 582,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,571.14/862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.48

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