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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.48, 2,030.48 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.48, 2,030.48 and 487.84 is: 731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.48 : 2,030.48 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.48/2,030.48 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.48x = 2,030.48 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.48x = 990,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,549.36/1,353.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.85

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