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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.67, 2,023.29 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.67, 2,023.29 and 483.78 is: 725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.67 : 2,023.29 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.67/2,023.29 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.67x = 2,023.29 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.67x = 978,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,827.24/1,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.23

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