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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.66, 2,030.49 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.66, 2,030.49 and 487.95 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.66 : 2,030.49 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.66/2,030.49 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.66x = 2,030.49 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.66x = 990,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,777.60/1,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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