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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.52, 2,024.48 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.52, 2,024.48 and 483.63 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.52 : 2,024.48 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.52/2,024.48 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.52x = 2,024.48 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.52x = 979,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,099.26/1,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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