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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.12, 2,029.92 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.12, 2,029.92 and 487.56 is: 731.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.12 : 2,029.92 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.12/2,029.92 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.12x = 2,029.92 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.12x = 989,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,707.80/1,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.43

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