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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.48, 2,026.91 and 485.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.48, 2,026.91 and 485.79 is: 728.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.48 : 2,026.91 = 485.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.48/2,026.91 = 485.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.48x = 2,026.91 × 485.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.48x = 984,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,640.05/1,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.57

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