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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.55, 2,026.10 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.55, 2,026.10 and 485.66 is: 728.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.55 : 2,026.10 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.55/2,026.10 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.55x = 2,026.10 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.55x = 983,995.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,995.73/1,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.05

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