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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.41, 1,953.82 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.41, 1,953.82 and 480.62 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.41 : 1,953.82 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.41/1,953.82 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.41x = 1,953.82 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.41x = 939,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,039.46/1,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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