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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.89, 2,043.14 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.89, 2,043.14 and 485.25 is: 727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.89 : 2,043.14 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.89/2,043.14 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.89x = 2,043.14 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.89x = 991,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,431.26/1,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.45

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