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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.04, 2,022.33 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.04, 2,022.33 and 482.42 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.04 : 2,022.33 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.04/2,022.33 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.04x = 2,022.33 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.04x = 975,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,612.44/1,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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