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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.19, 2,028.42 and 486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.19, 2,028.42 and 486.44 is: 729.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.19 : 2,028.42 = 486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.19/2,028.42 = 486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.19x = 2,028.42 × 486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.19x = 986,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,694.48/1,352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.70

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