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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.56, 2,021.34 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.56, 2,021.34 and 481.88 is: 722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.56 : 2,021.34 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.56/2,021.34 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.56x = 2,021.34 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.56x = 974,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,043.32/1,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.82

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