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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.08, 1,502.10 and 481.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.08, 1,502.10 and 481.31 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.08 : 1,502.10 = 481.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.08/1,502.10 = 481.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.08x = 1,502.10 × 481.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.08x = 722,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,979.51/1,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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