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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.63, 2,019.96 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.63, 2,019.96 and 480.96 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.63 : 2,019.96 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.63/2,019.96 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.63x = 2,019.96 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.63x = 971,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,519.96/1,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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