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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.47, 1,972.71 and 482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.47, 1,972.71 and 482.26 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.47 : 1,972.71 = 482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.47/1,972.71 = 482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.47x = 1,972.71 × 482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.47x = 951,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,357.89/1,315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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