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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.38, 1,951.76 and 479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.38, 1,951.76 and 479.21 is: 718.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.38 : 1,951.76 = 479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.38/1,951.76 = 479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.38x = 1,951.76 × 479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.38x = 935,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,302.91/1,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.70

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