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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.73, 2,047.29 and 487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.73, 2,047.29 and 487.45 is: 731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.73 : 2,047.29 = 487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.73/2,047.29 = 487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.73x = 2,047.29 × 487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.73x = 997,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,951.51/1,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.24

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