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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.08, 2,064.12 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.08, 2,064.12 and 487.27 is: 730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.08 : 2,064.12 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.08/2,064.12 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.08x = 2,064.12 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.08x = 1,005,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,784.36/1,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.90

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