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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.54, 1,190.06 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.54, 1,190.06 and 489.52 is: 675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.54 : 1,190.06 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.54/1,190.06 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.54x = 1,190.06 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.54x = 582,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,558.17/862.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.40

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