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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.72, 2,023.16 and 482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.72, 2,023.16 and 482.96 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.72 : 2,023.16 = 482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.72/2,023.16 = 482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.72x = 2,023.16 × 482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.72x = 977,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,105.35/1,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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