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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.67, 2,020.29 and 481.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.67, 2,020.29 and 481.78 is: 722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.67 : 2,020.29 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.67/2,020.29 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.67x = 2,020.29 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.67x = 973,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,335.32/1,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.24

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