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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.73, 1,952.88 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.73, 1,952.88 and 480.16 is: 720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.73 : 1,952.88 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.73/1,952.88 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.73x = 1,952.88 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.73x = 937,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,694.86/1,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.35

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