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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.51, 1,977.73 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.51, 1,977.73 and 485.60 is: 728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.51 : 1,977.73 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.51/1,977.73 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.51x = 1,977.73 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.51x = 960,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,385.69/1,318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.39

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