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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.32, 2,027.88 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.32, 2,027.88 and 485.64 is: 728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.32 : 2,027.88 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.32/2,027.88 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.32x = 2,027.88 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.32x = 984,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,819.64/1,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.78

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