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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.89, 1,952.30 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.89, 1,952.30 and 480.94 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.89 : 1,952.30 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.89/1,952.30 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.89x = 1,952.30 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.89x = 938,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,935.48/1,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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