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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.62, 2,027.37 and 485.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.62, 2,027.37 and 485.91 is: 728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.62 : 2,027.37 = 485.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.62/2,027.37 = 485.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.62x = 2,027.37 × 485.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.62x = 985,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,119.36/1,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.84

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