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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.93, 2,021.07 and 481.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.93, 2,021.07 and 481.31 is: 722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.93 : 2,021.07 = 481.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.93/2,021.07 = 481.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.93x = 2,021.07 × 481.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.93x = 972,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,761.20/1,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.21

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