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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.46, 1,502.58 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.46, 1,502.58 and 481.34 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.46 : 1,502.58 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.46/1,502.58 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.46x = 1,502.58 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.46x = 723,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,251.86/1,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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