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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.93, 1,954.36 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.93, 1,954.36 and 480.87 is: 721.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.93 : 1,954.36 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.93/1,954.36 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.93x = 1,954.36 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.93x = 939,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,793.09/1,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.29

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