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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.78, 1,954.39 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.78, 1,954.39 and 481.05 is: 721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.78 : 1,954.39 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.78/1,954.39 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.78x = 1,954.39 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.78x = 940,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,161.79/1,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.66

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