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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.04 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.04 and 480.20 is: 719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.08 : 1,952.04 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.08/1,952.04 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.08x = 1,952.04 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.08x = 937,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,369.61/1,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.90

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