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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.73 and 482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.73 and 482.19 is: 723.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 2,021.73 = 482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/2,021.73 = 482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 2,021.73 × 482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 974,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,857.99/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.29

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