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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.28, 2,021.60 and 482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.28, 2,021.60 and 482.40 is: 723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.28 : 2,021.60 = 482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.28/2,021.60 = 482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.28x = 2,021.60 × 482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.28x = 975,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,219.84/1,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.31

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