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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.17, 2,020.77 and 481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.17, 2,020.77 and 481.49 is: 722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.17 : 2,020.77 = 481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.17/2,020.77 = 481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.17x = 2,020.77 × 481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.17x = 972,980.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,980.55/1,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.24

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