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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.14, 1,973.98 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.14, 1,973.98 and 483.04 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.14 : 1,973.98 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.14/1,973.98 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.14x = 1,973.98 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.14x = 953,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,511.30/1,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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