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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.64, 2,027.73 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.64, 2,027.73 and 486.02 is: 729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.64 : 2,027.73 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.64/2,027.73 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.64x = 2,027.73 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.64x = 985,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,517.33/1,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.13

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