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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.87, 2,026.37 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.87, 2,026.37 and 485.20 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.87 : 2,026.37 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.87/2,026.37 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.87x = 2,026.37 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.87x = 983,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,194.72/1,350.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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