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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.40, 2,045.48 and 486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.40, 2,045.48 and 486.10 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.40 : 2,045.48 = 486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.40/2,045.48 = 486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.40x = 2,045.48 × 486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.40x = 994,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,307.95/1,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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