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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.56, 2,024.34 and 483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.56, 2,024.34 and 483.88 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.56 : 2,024.34 = 483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.56/2,024.34 = 483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.56x = 2,024.34 × 483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.56x = 979,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,537.64/1,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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