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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.11, 2,044.56 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.11, 2,044.56 and 485.58 is: 728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.11 : 2,044.56 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.11/2,044.56 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.11x = 2,044.56 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.11x = 992,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,792.33/1,363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.33

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