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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.07, 2,029.47 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.07, 2,029.47 and 487.37 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.07 : 2,029.47 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.07/2,029.47 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.07x = 2,029.47 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.07x = 989,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,092.65/1,354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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