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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.12, 2,029.68 and 487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.12, 2,029.68 and 487.12 is: 730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.12 : 2,029.68 = 487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.12/2,029.68 = 487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.12x = 2,029.68 × 487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.12x = 988,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,697.72/1,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.68

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