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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.64, 2,026.23 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.64, 2,026.23 and 485.02 is: 727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.64 : 2,026.23 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.64/2,026.23 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.64x = 2,026.23 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.64x = 982,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,762.07/1,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.63

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