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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.56, 2,022.94 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.56, 2,022.94 and 482.88 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.56 : 2,022.94 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.56/2,022.94 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.56x = 2,022.94 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.56x = 976,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,837.27/1,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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