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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.87, 2,021.43 and 482.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.87, 2,021.43 and 482.19 is: 723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.87 : 2,021.43 = 482.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.87/2,021.43 = 482.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.87x = 2,021.43 × 482.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.87x = 974,713.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,713.33/1,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.15

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