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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.32 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.32 and 481.28 is: 721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 2,020.32 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/2,020.32 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 2,020.32 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 972,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,329.51/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.88

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