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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.22, 2,022.36 and 482.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.22, 2,022.36 and 482.60 is: 723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.22 : 2,022.36 = 482.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.22/2,022.36 = 482.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.22x = 2,022.36 × 482.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.22x = 975,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,990.94/1,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.91

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