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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.90, 2,026.35 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.90, 2,026.35 and 485.01 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.90 : 2,026.35 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.90/2,026.35 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.90x = 2,026.35 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.90x = 982,800.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,800.01/1,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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