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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.19, 2,023.70 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.19, 2,023.70 and 483.53 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.19 : 2,023.70 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.19/2,023.70 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.19x = 2,023.70 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.19x = 978,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,517.24/1,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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