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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.82, 2,027.19 and 485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.82, 2,027.19 and 485.26 is: 728.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.82 : 2,027.19 = 485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.82/2,027.19 = 485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.82x = 2,027.19 × 485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.82x = 983,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,714.22/1,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.23

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