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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.64, 2,020.20 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.64, 2,020.20 and 481.20 is: 721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.64 : 2,020.20 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.64/2,020.20 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.64x = 2,020.20 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.64x = 972,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,120.24/1,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.89

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