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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.83, 2,043.33 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.83, 2,043.33 and 484.89 is: 727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.83 : 2,043.33 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.83/2,043.33 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.83x = 2,043.33 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.83x = 990,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,780.80/1,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.01

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