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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.94, 2,039.85 and 482.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.94, 2,039.85 and 482.43 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.94 : 2,039.85 = 482.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.94/2,039.85 = 482.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.94x = 2,039.85 × 482.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.94x = 984,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,084.84/1,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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