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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.36, 2,020.40 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.36, 2,020.40 and 481.12 is: 721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.36 : 2,020.40 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.36/2,020.40 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.36x = 2,020.40 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.36x = 972,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,054.85/1,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.45

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