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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.46, 2,019.97 and 481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.46, 2,019.97 and 481.57 is: 721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.46 : 2,019.97 = 481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.46/2,019.97 = 481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.46x = 2,019.97 × 481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.46x = 972,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,756.95/1,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.92

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