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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.26, 2,028.12 and 486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.26, 2,028.12 and 486.28 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.26 : 2,028.12 = 486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.26/2,028.12 = 486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.26x = 2,028.12 × 486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.26x = 986,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,234.19/1,352.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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