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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.74, 2,026.38 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.74, 2,026.38 and 485.66 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.74 : 2,026.38 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.74/2,026.38 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.74x = 2,026.38 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.74x = 984,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,121.58/1,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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