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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.53, 2,021.29 and 481.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.53, 2,021.29 and 481.67 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.53 : 2,021.29 = 481.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.53/2,021.29 = 481.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.53x = 2,021.29 × 481.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.53x = 973,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,583.44/1,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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