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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.76, 1,954.22 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.76, 1,954.22 and 481.34 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.76 : 1,954.22 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.76/1,954.22 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.76x = 1,954.22 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.76x = 940,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,632.08/1,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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