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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.89, 2,028.11 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.89, 2,028.11 and 486.27 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.89 : 2,028.11 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.89/2,028.11 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.89x = 2,028.11 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.89x = 986,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,209.05/1,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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