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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.44, 1,953.45 and 481.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.44, 1,953.45 and 481.10 is: 721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.44 : 1,953.45 = 481.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.44/1,953.45 = 481.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.44x = 1,953.45 × 481.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.44x = 939,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,804.80/1,302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.57

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