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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.48, 2,027.36 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.48, 2,027.36 and 485.60 is: 728.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.48 : 2,027.36 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.48/2,027.36 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.48x = 2,027.36 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.48x = 984,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,486.02/1,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.45

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