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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.38, 2,029.38 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.38, 2,029.38 and 486.76 is: 730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.38 : 2,029.38 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.38/2,029.38 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.38x = 2,029.38 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.38x = 987,821.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,821.01/1,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.43

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