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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.60, 1,954.06 and 480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.60, 1,954.06 and 480.88 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.60 : 1,954.06 = 480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.60/1,954.06 = 480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.60x = 1,954.06 × 480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.60x = 939,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,658.60/1,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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