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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.36, 2,030.92 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.36, 2,030.92 and 487.60 is: 731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.36 : 2,030.92 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.36/2,030.92 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.36x = 2,030.92 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.36x = 990,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,276.59/1,353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.72

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