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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.47, 1,952.48 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.47, 1,952.48 and 479.75 is: 719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.47 : 1,952.48 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.47/1,952.48 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.47x = 1,952.48 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.47x = 936,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,693.72/1,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.72

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