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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.67, 2,029.05 and 487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.67, 2,029.05 and 487.05 is: 730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.67 : 2,029.05 = 487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.67/2,029.05 = 487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.67x = 2,029.05 × 487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.67x = 988,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,248.80/1,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.59

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