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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.26, 2,048.22 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.26, 2,048.22 and 487.92 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.26 : 2,048.22 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.26/2,048.22 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.26x = 2,048.22 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.26x = 999,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,375.18/1,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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