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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.13, 2,029.01 and 486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.13, 2,029.01 and 486.51 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.13 : 2,029.01 = 486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.13/2,029.01 = 486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.13x = 2,029.01 × 486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.13x = 987,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,131.22/1,352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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