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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.42, 2,021.37 and 482.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.42, 2,021.37 and 482.62 is: 723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.42 : 2,021.37 = 482.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.42/2,021.37 = 482.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.42x = 2,021.37 × 482.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.42x = 975,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,553.59/1,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.48

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