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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.62, 2,024.44 and 483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.62, 2,024.44 and 483.94 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.62 : 2,024.44 = 483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.62/2,024.44 = 483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.62x = 2,024.44 × 483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.62x = 979,707.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,707.49/1,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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