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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.84, 2,029.38 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.84, 2,029.38 and 487.50 is: 730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.84 : 2,029.38 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.84/2,029.38 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.84x = 2,029.38 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.84x = 989,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,322.75/1,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.75

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