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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.60, 2,020.06 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.60, 2,020.06 and 480.76 is: 721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.60 : 2,020.06 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.60/2,020.06 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.60x = 2,020.06 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.60x = 971,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,164.05/1,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.20

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