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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.01, 2,020.61 and 481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.01, 2,020.61 and 481.33 is: 722.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.01 : 2,020.61 = 481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.01/2,020.61 = 481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.01x = 2,020.61 × 481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.01x = 972,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,580.21/1,347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.03

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