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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.11, 2,020.32 and 481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.11, 2,020.32 and 481.43 is: 722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.11 : 2,020.32 = 481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.11/2,020.32 = 481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.11x = 2,020.32 × 481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.11x = 972,632.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,632.56/1,347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.02

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