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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.98, 2,041.82 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.98, 2,041.82 and 483.44 is: 725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.98 : 2,041.82 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.98/2,041.82 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.98x = 2,041.82 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.98x = 987,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,097.46/1,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.28

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