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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.37, 1,950.93 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.37, 1,950.93 and 479.22 is: 718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.37 : 1,950.93 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.37/1,950.93 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.37x = 1,950.93 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.37x = 934,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,924.67/1,301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.42

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