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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.20, 1,954.44 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.20, 1,954.44 and 481.41 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.20 : 1,954.44 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.20/1,954.44 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.20x = 1,954.44 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.20x = 940,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,886.96/1,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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