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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.94, 2,027.61 and 486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.94, 2,027.61 and 486.42 is: 728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.94 : 2,027.61 = 486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.94/2,027.61 = 486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.94x = 2,027.61 × 486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.94x = 986,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,270.06/1,352.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.98

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