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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.38, 2,027.88 and 485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.38, 2,027.88 and 485.76 is: 728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.38 : 2,027.88 = 485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.38/2,027.88 = 485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.38x = 2,027.88 × 485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.38x = 985,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,062.99/1,351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.93

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