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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.42, 2,021.40 and 481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.42, 2,021.40 and 481.62 is: 722.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.42 : 2,021.40 = 481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.42/2,021.40 = 481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.42x = 2,021.40 × 481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.42x = 973,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,546.67/1,347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.53

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