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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.94, 2,028.72 and 486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.94, 2,028.72 and 486.32 is: 729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.94 : 2,028.72 = 486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.94/2,028.72 = 486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.94x = 2,028.72 × 486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.94x = 986,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,614.01/1,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.78

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