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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.04, 2,020.21 and 481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.04, 2,020.21 and 481.15 is: 721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.04 : 2,020.21 = 481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.04/2,020.21 = 481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.04x = 2,020.21 × 481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.04x = 972,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,024.04/1,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.60

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