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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.48, 1,951.04 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.48, 1,951.04 and 479.13 is: 718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.48 : 1,951.04 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.48/1,951.04 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.48x = 1,951.04 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.48x = 934,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,803.96/1,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.26

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