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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.08, 2,022.84 and 483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.08, 2,022.84 and 483 is: 724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.08 : 2,022.84 = 483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.08/2,022.84 = 483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.08x = 2,022.84 × 483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.08x = 977,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,031.72/1,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.76

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