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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.63, 1,952.14 and 479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.63, 1,952.14 and 479.46 is: 719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.63 : 1,952.14 = 479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.63/1,952.14 = 479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.63x = 1,952.14 × 479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.63x = 935,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,973.04/1,301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.08

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