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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.23, 2,019.63 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.23, 2,019.63 and 480.94 is: 720.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.23 : 2,019.63 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.23/2,019.63 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.23x = 2,019.63 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.23x = 971,317.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,317.61/1,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.97

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