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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.27, 1,952.40 and 480.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.27, 1,952.40 and 480.11 is: 720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.27 : 1,952.40 = 480.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.27/1,952.40 = 480.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.27x = 1,952.40 × 480.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.27x = 937,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,357.00/1,301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.34

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