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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.20, 1,952.82 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.20, 1,952.82 and 480.26 is: 720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.20 : 1,952.82 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.20/1,952.82 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.20x = 1,952.82 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.20x = 937,861.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,861.33/1,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.21

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