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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.25, 2,028.51 and 486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.25, 2,028.51 and 486.90 is: 730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.25 : 2,028.51 = 486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.25/2,028.51 = 486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.25x = 2,028.51 × 486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.25x = 987,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,681.52/1,352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.40

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