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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.25, 2,027.01 and 485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.25, 2,027.01 and 485.90 is: 728.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.25 : 2,027.01 = 485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.25/2,027.01 = 485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.25x = 2,027.01 × 485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.25x = 984,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,924.16/1,351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.90

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