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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.41, 1,974.80 and 483.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.41, 1,974.80 and 483.51 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.41 : 1,974.80 = 483.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.41/1,974.80 = 483.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.41x = 1,974.80 × 483.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.41x = 954,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,835.55/1,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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