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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.44, 2,020.98 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.44, 2,020.98 and 481.80 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.44 : 2,020.98 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.44/2,020.98 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.44x = 2,020.98 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.44x = 973,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,708.16/1,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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