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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.76, 1,952.01 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.76, 1,952.01 and 479.82 is: 719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.76 : 1,952.01 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.76/1,952.01 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.76x = 1,952.01 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.76x = 936,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,613.44/1,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.50

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