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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.55, 2,019.95 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.55, 2,019.95 and 480.87 is: 721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.55 : 2,019.95 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.55/2,019.95 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.55x = 2,019.95 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.55x = 971,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,330.95/1,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.35

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