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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.38, 2,027.34 and 485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.38, 2,027.34 and 485.62 is: 728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.38 : 2,027.34 = 485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.38/2,027.34 = 485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.38x = 2,027.34 × 485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.38x = 984,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,516.85/1,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.53

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