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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.14, 2,028.22 and 486.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.14, 2,028.22 and 486.45 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.14 : 2,028.22 = 486.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.14/2,028.22 = 486.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.14x = 2,028.22 × 486.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.14x = 986,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,626.40/1,352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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