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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.72, 1,954.27 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.72, 1,954.27 and 480.92 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.72 : 1,954.27 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.72/1,954.27 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.72x = 1,954.27 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.72x = 939,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,851.21/1,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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