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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.56, 2,021.52 and 481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.56, 2,021.52 and 481.58 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.56 : 2,021.52 = 481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.56/2,021.52 = 481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.56x = 2,021.52 × 481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.56x = 973,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,523.60/1,347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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