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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.13, 1,950.28 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.13, 1,950.28 and 478.71 is: 717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.13 : 1,950.28 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.13/1,950.28 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.13x = 1,950.28 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.13x = 933,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,617.34/1,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.54

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