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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.61, 2,021.07 and 481.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.61, 2,021.07 and 481.93 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.61 : 2,021.07 = 481.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.61/2,021.07 = 481.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.61x = 2,021.07 × 481.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.61x = 974,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,004.16/1,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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