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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.53, 1,954.08 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.53, 1,954.08 and 480.83 is: 721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.53 : 1,954.08 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.53/1,954.08 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.53x = 1,954.08 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.53x = 939,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,570.52/1,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.35

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