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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.24, 2,026.90 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.24, 2,026.90 and 485.55 is: 728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.24 : 2,026.90 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.24/2,026.90 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.24x = 2,026.90 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.24x = 984,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,161.30/1,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.34

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