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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.09, 2,020.80 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.09, 2,020.80 and 481.41 is: 722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.09 : 2,020.80 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.09/2,020.80 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.09x = 2,020.80 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.09x = 972,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,833.33/1,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.17

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