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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.34, 1,970.21 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.34, 1,970.21 and 480.44 is: 720.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.34 : 1,970.21 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.34/1,970.21 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.34x = 1,970.21 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.34x = 946,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,570.22/1,313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.74

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