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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.62, 2,021.04 and 481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.62, 2,021.04 and 481.94 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.62 : 2,021.04 = 481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.62/2,021.04 = 481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.62x = 2,021.04 × 481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.62x = 974,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,020.02/1,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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