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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.51 and 481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.96, 2,020.51 and 481.27 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.96 : 2,020.51 = 481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.96/2,020.51 = 481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.96x = 2,020.51 × 481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.96x = 972,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,404.59/1,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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