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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.76, 2,029.16 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.76, 2,029.16 and 487.16 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.76 : 2,029.16 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.76/2,029.16 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.76x = 2,029.16 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.76x = 988,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,525.59/1,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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