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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.43, 2,025.52 and 485.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.43, 2,025.52 and 485.27 is: 727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.43 : 2,025.52 = 485.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.43/2,025.52 = 485.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.43x = 2,025.52 × 485.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.43x = 982,924.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,924.09/1,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.32

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