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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.31, 2,020.98 and 481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.31, 2,020.98 and 481.69 is: 722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.31 : 2,020.98 = 481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.31/2,020.98 = 481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.31x = 2,020.98 × 481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.31x = 973,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,485.86/1,347.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.54

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