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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.02, 2,026.73 and 485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.02, 2,026.73 and 485.13 is: 727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.02 : 2,026.73 = 485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.02/2,026.73 = 485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.02x = 2,026.73 × 485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.02x = 983,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,227.52/1,351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.77

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