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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.49, 2,027.16 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.49, 2,027.16 and 485.60 is: 728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.49 : 2,027.16 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.49/2,027.16 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.49x = 2,027.16 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.49x = 984,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,378.76/1,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.37

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