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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.17, 2,028.30 and 486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.17, 2,028.30 and 486.55 is: 729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.17 : 2,028.30 = 486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.17/2,028.30 = 486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.17x = 2,028.30 × 486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.17x = 986,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,869.37/1,352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.84

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