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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.37, 2,018.33 and 480.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.37, 2,018.33 and 480.48 is: 720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.37 : 2,018.33 = 480.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.37/2,018.33 = 480.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.37x = 2,018.33 × 480.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.37x = 969,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,768.40/1,346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.28

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