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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.88, 2,023.68 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.88, 2,023.68 and 483.20 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.88 : 2,023.68 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.88/2,023.68 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.88x = 2,023.68 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.88x = 977,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,842.18/1,348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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