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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.85, 1,955.28 and 481.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.85, 1,955.28 and 481.90 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.85 : 1,955.28 = 481.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.85/1,955.28 = 481.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.85x = 1,955.28 × 481.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.85x = 942,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,249.43/1,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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