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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.84, 1,953.13 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.84, 1,953.13 and 480.96 is: 721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.84 : 1,953.13 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.84/1,953.13 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.84x = 1,953.13 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.84x = 939,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,377.40/1,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.02

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