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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.14, 2,029.72 and 487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.14, 2,029.72 and 487.45 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.14 : 2,029.72 = 487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.14/2,029.72 = 487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.14x = 2,029.72 × 487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.14x = 989,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,387.01/1,353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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