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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.36, 2,021.04 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.36, 2,021.04 and 482.28 is: 723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.36 : 2,021.04 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.36/2,021.04 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.36x = 2,021.04 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.36x = 974,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,707.17/1,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.42

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