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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.26, 2,026.62 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.26, 2,026.62 and 485.28 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.26 : 2,026.62 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.26/2,026.62 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.26x = 2,026.62 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.26x = 983,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,478.15/1,351.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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