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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.06, 1,891.33 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.06, 1,891.33 and 480.52 is: 720.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.06 : 1,891.33 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.06/1,891.33 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.06x = 1,891.33 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.06x = 908,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,821.89/1,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.68

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