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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.47, 2,022.98 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.47, 2,022.98 and 482.67 is: 724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.47 : 2,022.98 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.47/2,022.98 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.47x = 2,022.98 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.47x = 976,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,429.34/1,348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.10

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