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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.80, 2,020.48 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.80, 2,020.48 and 481.91 is: 722.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.80 : 2,020.48 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.80/2,020.48 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.80x = 2,020.48 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.80x = 973,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,678.21/1,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.42

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