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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.24, 2,021.12 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.24, 2,021.12 and 481.52 is: 722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.24 : 2,021.12 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.24/2,021.12 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.24x = 2,021.12 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.24x = 973,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,209.70/1,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.37

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