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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.75, 1,954.65 and 481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.75, 1,954.65 and 481.71 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.75 : 1,954.65 = 481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.75/1,954.65 = 481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.75x = 1,954.65 × 481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.75x = 941,574.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,574.45/1,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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